Span (cloth) to Ell Converter (span to ell)

How to convert spans (cloth) to ells

1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.2 ells, and 1 ell is equal to 5 spans (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

ells = spans (cloth) × 0.2
ells = spans (cloth) ÷ 5

Example: convert 15 span to ell: 15 × 0.2 = 3 ell.

The cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 m · Category: Historical & cloth

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

Frequently asked questions

How many ells are in a span (cloth)?

There are 0.2 ells in 1 span (cloth) (span).

How many spans (cloth) are in a ell?

1 ell (ell) equals 5 spans (cloth).

How do I convert spans (cloth) to ells?

Multiply the length in spans (cloth) by 0.2. For example, 15 span × 0.2 = 3 ell.

How do I convert ells to spans (cloth)?

Divide the length in ells by 0.2, or multiply it by 5. You can also use the Ell to Span (cloth) converter.