What is 1 pole to ell?
The converted value is:1 pole = 4.4 ell
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 pole to ell.
What is a Pole?
Synonymous with rod and perch, the pole (5.5 yards) was named after actual wooden poles used as measuring sticks in medieval field surveys.
What is an Ell?
The ell was a medieval cloth measurement ranging from 27-45 inches (69-114 cm) across Europe. The English ell measured 45 inches (1.143 m), while the Scottish ell was longer at 37 inches (94 cm). Derived from the Latin 'ulna' (arm), it represented the length from elbow to fingertip plus an extra hand span for cloth merchants.
How to Convert 1 pole to ell
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 4.4 + (0)
1 pole = 4.4 ell
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