Convert famn to ell
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Ell
1 famn = 1.55847185765529 ell
Example: convert 15 famn to ell:
15 famn = 15 × 1.55847185765529 ell = 23.3770778648294 ell
Famn to Ell Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.