Convert Fathoms (ftm) to Ells (ell) | ftm in ell

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Fathoms (ftm) to Ells (ell) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Fathoms to Ells

Formula
ell = ftm x 1.6
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Ells, multiply the number of Fathoms by 1.6
Fathoms (ftm) in 1 Ell
There are 0.63 Fathoms in 1 Ell
Ells (ell) in 1 Fathom
There are 1.6 Ells in 1 Fathom

Unit Information

Fathom
/ˈfað(ə)m/
Symbol: ftm
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Fathom?

The fathom is a unit of length in the imperial unit system and uses the symbol ftm.

One fathom is equal to 6 feet or 1.8288m.

The phrase fathom derives from an old English derivative of a Viking / Danish word "favn" meaning emracing a pair of arms or a pair of oustretched hands.

The fathom is mostly used in the nautical world to describe depths of water.

Ell
/ɛl/
Symbol: ell
Unit System: Historic English

What is the Ell?

The ell is a unit of length and originates from historic England and uses the symbol ell.

The ell usually measured 45in or 1.143m but was origally a "cubit" - which was the length from your elbow to the tip of your fingers and literally translated from the word "arm". It was mostly used in the tailoring world when buying and selling textiles.

Although now obsolete, the word "ell" still survives in the English word "elbow".


Conversion Tables for Fathoms (ftm) to Ells (ell)