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Ell

An ell is a historical unit of length that was commonly used in medieval Europe, especially for measuring textiles and cloth. Its length varied by region but was typically about 45 inches (approximately 1.143 meters).

The ell originated from the length of the arm or forearm and was often used by tailors and merchants to measure fabric. Different countries had their own versions—for example, the English ell was about 45 inches, while the Scottish ell was longer, around 37 inches.

Although obsolete today, the ell played an important role in trade and clothing production before standardized measurements became widespread.

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  1 ell ≈ 45 inches (1.143 meters)

  
  
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  Used mainly for measuring cloth and textiles

  
  
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  Length varied by region and country

  
  

The ell is now largely of historical interest but reflects the origins of many modern measurement systems.

Roman Actus

The actus was an ancient Roman unit of length used primarily in land measurement. It is approximately 120 Roman feet, which equals about 35.5 meters (around 116.5 feet).

The actus was often used to define dimensions of fields and plots of land. It was also part of Roman surveying practices, helping organize land division and property boundaries.

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  1 actus = 120 Roman feet ≈ 35.5 meters

  
  
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  Used in Roman land surveying and agriculture

  
  
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  Essential for measuring fields and agricultural plots

  
  
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  Reflects the Roman emphasis on precise land division

  
  

The actus highlights the sophistication of Roman engineering and property management in their time.