ell to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: ell ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from ell to Fathoms (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of ell to the unit of Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(ell) / 1.6000031999309114

ell unit in Length

An ell is a traditional unit of length used in the textile industry, particularly in Europe, equal to 45 inches or approximately 1.14 meters. Originally based on the length of a man's arm, the ell was used to measure cloth and fabric. Although now largely obsolete, the ell remains a part of historical textile terminology and is still referenced in certain contexts.

Fathoms (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length used in American maritime contexts, equal to 6 U.S. survey feet or approximately 1.83 meters. This unit is used in more precise depth measurements for navigation and is particularly important in legal descriptions of underwater boundaries. The U.S. survey fathom ensures accuracy in maritime surveying and mapping.

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