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Convert ell to Fathoms (US survey)

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Fathoms (US survey)


How to use this ell to Fathoms (US survey) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given ell value from ell units to Fathoms (US survey) units.

  1. Enter the input ell value in the text field.
  2. The given ell is converted to Fathoms (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Fathoms (US survey) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Fathoms (US survey) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from ell to Fathoms (US survey), use the following formula.

Fathoms (US survey) = ell / 1.6000031999309114

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

ell to Fathoms (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from ell to Fathoms (US survey).

ell (ell)Fathoms (US survey) (fath)
0 ell0 fath
1 ell0.625 fath
2 ell1.25 fath
3 ell1.875 fath
4 ell2.5 fath
5 ell3.125 fath
6 ell3.75 fath
7 ell4.375 fath
8 ell5 fath
9 ell5.625 fath
10 ell6.25 fath
20 ell12.5 fath
50 ell31.2499 fath
100 ell62.4999 fath
1000 ell624.9988 fath
10000 ell6249.9875 fath
100000 ell62499.875 fath

ell

An ell is a unit of length used historically in textiles and other measurements. One ell is equivalent to approximately 45 inches or 1.143 meters.

The ell was originally based on the length of a person's arm or the length of a specific type of cloth, and its definition varied between regions and periods. The unit was commonly used in the textile industry for measuring fabric lengths.

Ells are less commonly used today but remain of historical interest in the study of historical measurements and practices, particularly in textiles and historical trade.

Fathoms (US survey)

A fathom (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts in the United States to measure water depth. One US survey fathom is equivalent to exactly 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The US survey fathom is defined as 6 feet, consistent with historical maritime measurement practices and used for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms (US survey) are utilized in navigation, fishing, and marine activities in the United States to describe water depth. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and ensures consistency in maritime practices.