Convert Ell to Hand
Input the number of ells you want to convert to hands.
How to Convert Ells to Hands
The ell and hand are both units of length. 1 ell equals 11.25 hands. This means to convert ells to hands, you multiply by 11.25.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ell to hands:
We need to convert ells to hands
Since 1 ell = 11.25 hh, multiply by 11.25
5 × 11.25 = 56.25
5 ell = 56.25 hh
Ell to Hand Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common ell to hand conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ells (ell) | Hands (hh) |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 11.25 hh |
| 2 ell | 22.5 hh |
| 5 ell | 56.25 hh |
| 10 ell | 112.5 hh |
| 15 ell | 168.75 hh |
| 20 ell | 225 hh |
| 25 ell | 281.25 hh |
| 50 ell | 562.5 hh |
| 100 ell | 1125 hh |
About These Units
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.
Hand (hh)
A hand (hh) is equal to 4 inches or 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for measuring horse height at the withers. A horse standing 15.2 hands is 15 hands plus 2 inches, or 62 inches (157.5 cm) tall.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ells to hands?
To convert ells to hands, multiply the value by 11.25. For example, 10 ell = 112.5 hh.
How many hands are in 1 ell?
1 ell equals 11.25 hands.
What is the formula for ells to hands?
The formula is: hh = ell × 11.25.