How to convert ells to chains
1 ell is equal to 0.05681818182 chains, and 1 chain is equal to 17.6 ells. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
chains = ells × 0.05681818182
chains = ells ÷ 17.6Example: convert 15 ell to ch: 15 × 0.05681818182 = 0.8522727273 ch.
Ell to Chain conversion table
| Ell (ell) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ell | 0.0005681818182 ch |
| 0.1 ell | 0.005681818182 ch |
| 1 ell | 0.05681818182 ch |
| 2 ell | 0.1136363636 ch |
| 3 ell | 0.1704545455 ch |
| 5 ell | 0.2840909091 ch |
| 10 ell | 0.5681818182 ch |
| 20 ell | 1.136363636 ch |
| 50 ell | 2.840909091 ch |
| 100 ell | 5.681818182 ch |
| 250 ell | 14.20454545 ch |
| 500 ell | 28.40909091 ch |
| 1,000 ell | 56.81818182 ch |
About the ell
The English ell is 45 inches (1.143 m). It was used for measuring cloth and was originally based on the length of an arm.
Symbol: ell · 1 ell = 1.143 m · Category: Historical & cloth
About the chain
Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.
Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary