Convert Chain to Ell
Convert chains to ells by entering a value below.
How to Convert Chains to Ells
The chain and ell are both units of length. 1 chain equals 17.6 ells. This means to convert chains to ells, you multiply by 17.6.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to ells:
We need to convert chains to ells
Since 1 ch = 17.6 ell, multiply by 17.6
5 × 17.6 = 88
5 ch = 88 ell
Chain to Ell Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to ell conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Ells (ell) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 17.6 ell |
| 2 ch | 35.2 ell |
| 5 ch | 88 ell |
| 10 ch | 176 ell |
| 15 ch | 264 ell |
| 20 ch | 352 ell |
| 25 ch | 440 ell |
| 50 ch | 880 ell |
| 100 ch | 1760 ell |
About These Units
Chain (ch)
A chain (ch) is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 20.1168 meters. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, chains are still used in land surveying and property descriptions. Ten chains equal one furlong, 80 chains equal one mile.
Ell (ell)
An ell is a historical unit approximately 45 inches or 1.143 meters, used for measuring cloth. Ell lengths varied significantly: English ell (45"), Scottish ell (37"), Flemish ell (27"). The word comes from Latin "ulna" meaning forearm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to ells?
To convert chains to ells, multiply the value by 17.6. For example, 10 ch = 176 ell.
How many ells are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 17.6 ells.
What is the formula for chains to ells?
The formula is: ell = ch × 17.6.