Convert cubit (UK) to ell
Please provide values below to Convert cubit (UK) to ell, or vice versa.
What is a British Cubit?
The UK cubit measured approximately 18 inches (45.72 cm), derived from ancient Egyptian standards via Roman influence. Used in medieval British construction, it represented the length from elbow to middle fingertip and appears in cathedral building records.
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.
cubit (UK) to ell Conversion Table
| cubit (UK) | ell |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cubit (UK) | 0.004 ell |
| 0.1 cubit (UK) | 0.04 ell |
| 1 cubit (UK) | 0.4 ell |
| 2 cubit (UK) | 0.8 ell |
| 3 cubit (UK) | 1.2 ell |
| 5 cubit (UK) | 2 ell |
| 10 cubit (UK) | 4 ell |
| 20 cubit (UK) | 8 ell |
| 50 cubit (UK) | 20 ell |
| 100 cubit (UK) | 40 ell |
| 1000 cubit (UK) | 400 ell |
How to Convert cubit (UK) to ell
1 cubit (UK) = 0.4 ell
1 ell = 2.5 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to ell:
15 × 0.4 = 6 ell