What is an ell used for?

An ell is a historical length unit mainly used in measuring cloth and tailoring, with regional differences in size.

What does a chain measure?

A chain is a traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet or about 20.1168 meters, used in land measurement and cadastral surveys.

Why convert from ell to chain?

Converting from ell to chain helps researchers interpret and compare historical textile measurements with land surveying records.

How to Convert from Ell to Chain [ch]

Learn how to convert lengths from the historical unit ell to the surveying unit chain [ch], useful for interpreting textile measurements alongside land surveying records.

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Chain [ch]

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Ell to Chain [ch] Conversion Table

Ell	Chain [ch]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms measurements from the ell, a traditional cloth and tailoring length unit, into the chain, a classic surveying length measure. It helps compare and interpret historical data recorded across different measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in ells you wish to convert
Select ell as the source unit and chain [ch] as the target unit
Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent length in chains
Use the result to analyze or document historical measurements across disciplines

Key Features

Converts historical length units from ell to chain [ch]
Supports interpretation of textile and land surveying measurements
Browser-based and easy to use for researchers and professionals
Facilitates integration of pre-metric data into modern contexts

Examples

10 Ell = 0.568181818 Chain
50 Ell = 2.84090909 Chain

Common Use Cases

Converting textile and tailoring measurements from historical records
Translating garment dimensions for museum conservation and costume reconstruction
Interpreting old property deeds and surveying documents for land registration
Analyzing agricultural and engineering survey plans with traditional units

Tips & Best Practices

Consider regional variations in the length of an ell during detailed research
Use this tool for general interpretation, not for precise technical surveying
Confirm unit definitions when comparing historical documents from different areas
Combine conversion results with contextual data for accurate historical analysis

Limitations

The ell’s length varies by region, affecting exact conversion accuracy
Chains are specialized units for land surveying and may not suit textile usage
Assuming a single standard ell length can introduce conversion uncertainties

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ell used for?: An ell is a historical length unit mainly used in measuring cloth and tailoring, with regional differences in size.
What does a chain measure?: A chain is a traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet or about 20.1168 meters, used in land measurement and cadastral surveys.
Why convert from ell to chain?: Converting from ell to chain helps researchers interpret and compare historical textile measurements with land surveying records.

Key Terminology

Ell: A historical length unit based on the arm or cloth measure, varying by region, used chiefly in textile and tailoring.
Chain [ch]: A traditional land surveying length equal to 66 feet, divided into 100 links, used to measure parcels and for cadastral surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit was traditionally used to measure cloth lengths?

Chain

Ell

Rod

How long is one chain in feet?

66 feet

45 feet

100 feet

What is a common use case for converting ell to chain?

Comparing garment sizes with land plots

Measuring textile weight

Calculating area in acres

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