What is 1 fathom (US survey) [fath] to ell?
The converted value is:1 fathom (US survey) [fath] = 1.6000032000064 ell
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 fathom (US survey) [fath] to ell.
What is a US Survey Fathom?
The US survey fathom (∼1.8288 m) was slightly longer than international fathoms due to the US survey foot. Used in hydrographic surveys of American coastal waters.
What is an Ell?
The ell was a medieval cloth measurement ranging from 27-45 inches (69-114 cm) across Europe. The English ell measured 45 inches (1.143 m), while the Scottish ell was longer at 37 inches (94 cm). Derived from the Latin 'ulna' (arm), it represented the length from elbow to fingertip plus an extra hand span for cloth merchants.
How to Convert 1 fathom (US survey) [fath] to ell
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 1.60000320001 + (0)
1 fathom (US survey) [fath] = 1.60000320001 ell
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