What is a length converter?

A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

How do I convert foot (US survey) to ell?

Simply enter the value in the foot (US survey) input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in ell instantly.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes, this length converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

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The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Foot (US Survey)

The US survey foot is a unit of length used historically in the United States for land surveying and mapping. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters. This makes it very slightly longer than the international foot, which is exactly 0.3048 meters.

The US survey foot was established to maintain consistency with earlier land surveys and legal descriptions in the U.S. It was used extensively in the Public Land Survey System and other cadastral surveys.

Key points:

1 US survey foot = 1200/3937 meters ≈ 0.3048006096 meters
Slightly longer than the international foot by about 0.0006 millimeters
Used primarily in land surveying and legal documents
As of recent years, the US has been phasing out the US survey foot in favor of the international foot for standardization.

Though nearly identical to the international foot, the US survey foot remains important for understanding older land records and measurements.

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.

Summary:

1 ell ≈ 45 inches (1.143 meters)
Used mainly for measuring cloth and textiles
Length varied by region and country

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

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