What is a statute league?

A statute league is a historical length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for measuring land and coastal distances.

An ell is a historical length unit originally based on the arm or a cloth merchant's measure, commonly used for textiles and tailoring.

Can I use this converter for modern measurements?

No, both league (statute) and ell are obsolete units mainly relevant for historical research and not standard in current use.

How to Convert from League (statute) [st.league] to Ell?

Easily convert lengths from the historical unit league (statute) to ell using this online converter. Perfect for historians, researchers, and textile professionals working with old documents or measurements.

League (statute) [st.league]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Ell Conversion Table

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League (statute) [st.league] to Ell Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from the statute league, a historical unit once used for land and coastal distances, into ells, another historical length unit primarily used in textile measurement and tailoring. It assists in bridging distance measures from travel or legal records with units tied to cloth and garment dimensions.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the amount in league (statute)
Select league (statute) as the starting unit
Choose ell as the target unit
Click convert to get the equivalent length in ells

Key Features

Converts league (statute) to ell based on a fixed conversion rate
Supports interpretation of historical and obsolete length units
Browser-based tool accessible without software installation
Ideal for historical research, textile conservation, and costume design

Examples

2 league (statute) converts to approximately 8448.0169 ells
0.5 league (statute) converts to roughly 2112.0042 ells

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on historic British maps referencing leagues
Converting 19th-century travel logs from leagues to ells
Translating garment measurements from old textile trade records
Analyzing legal documents or land descriptions with historical length units

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that the ell length varied regionally, so treat results as approximate
Use the converter primarily for historical study and textile-related research
Cross-reference conversions with historical context to ensure proper interpretation
Be cautious about applying these units in current measurement standards

Limitations

The ell is not a standardized unit and differs by region, causing some uncertainty
The statute league is obsolete and not used in modern measurements
This converter assumes a fixed ell length despite regional variations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statute league?: A statute league is a historical length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for measuring land and coastal distances.
What is an ell?: An ell is a historical length unit originally based on the arm or a cloth merchant's measure, commonly used for textiles and tailoring.
Can I use this converter for modern measurements?: No, both league (statute) and ell are obsolete units mainly relevant for historical research and not standard in current use.

Key Terminology

League (statute): A historical unit of length equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for land and coastal distances.
Ell: A historical length unit based on arm or cloth-measure length, varying by region and used primarily for textiles and tailoring.

Quick Knowledge Check

What measurement does a statute league equal?

One mile

Three statute miles

Five kilometers

For what was the ell primarily used?

Measuring land distances

Textile and tailoring measurements

Navigation at sea

What is a key limitation when converting from league to ell?

The league is still widely used

The ell length varies regionally and is not standardized

The ell is a metric unit

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