Convert Ell (ell) to Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)) instantly.
Ell to Chain (US Survey) conversion
1 Ell (ell) = 0.056818068 Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)). To convert Ell to Chain (US Survey), multiply the value by 0.056818068.
| Ell (ell) | Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.056818068 |
| 2 | 0.11363614 |
| 5 | 0.28409034 |
| 10 | 0.56818068 |
| 25 | 1.4204517 |
| 50 | 2.8409034 |
| 100 | 5.6818068 |
| 1000 | 56.818068 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Chain (US Survey) are in one Ell?
One Ell (ell) equals 0.056818068 Chain (US Survey) (ch (US)).
How do I convert Ell to Chain (US Survey)?
To convert Ell to Chain (US Survey), multiply the value by 0.056818068.
What is 10 Ell in Chain (US Survey)?
10 Ell = 0.56818068 Chain (US Survey).
About these units
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.
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.