Convert Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)) to Ell (ell) instantly.
Chain (US Survey) to Ell conversion
1 Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)) = 17.600035 Ell (ell). To convert Chain (US Survey) to Ell, multiply the value by 17.600035.
| Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)) | Ell (ell) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17.600035 |
| 2 | 35.20007 |
| 5 | 88.000176 |
| 10 | 176.00035 |
| 25 | 440.00088 |
| 50 | 880.00176 |
| 100 | 1760.0035 |
| 1000 | 17600.035 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Ell are in one Chain (US Survey)?
One Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)) equals 17.600035 Ell (ell).
How do I convert Chain (US Survey) to Ell?
To convert Chain (US Survey) to Ell, multiply the value by 17.600035.
What is 10 Chain (US Survey) in Ell?
10 Chain (US Survey) = 176.00035 Ell.
About these units
Chain (US Survey) (ch (US))
The US Survey Chain is defined as 66 US Survey Feet (~20.1168 meters), aligning with the historic Gunter's chain but adapted to the US survey foot. It is used primarily in cadastral surveys, property delineation, and historical land records. Surveyors employ the chain for practical measurements of fields, lots, and infrastructure layouts. The unit's subdivision into 100 links simplifies area calculation, as 10 square chains equal one acre, maintaining continuity with older surveying systems. Even today, engineers and surveyors working with legacy data encounter the US survey chain in historical deeds, maps, and legal descriptions. Its precision ensures consistency when reconciling pre-modern measurements with modern coordinates.
Ell (ell)
The ell is a traditional European unit of length, varying between 45–70 cm depending on the region. It originated from the forearm or arm length and became standardized in many countries for measuring cloth and textiles. In commerce, the ell simplified transactions, allowing merchants to describe fabric lengths efficiently. In tailoring, it offered a consistent basis for cutting and patterning clothing. The unit was essential in guild systems, where precision and repeatability in textile production were critical. While largely obsolete today due to the metric system, the ell remains significant for historians, textile scholars, and anyone studying pre-modern European commerce and craft practices.