Convert Ell to Nautical Mile
Type the number of ells that you wish to convert to nautical miles.
How to Convert Ells to Nautical Miles
The ell and nautical mile are both units of length. 1 nautical mile equals 1620.2974628 ells. This means to convert ells to nautical miles, you divide by 1620.2974628.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ell to nautical miles:
We need to convert ells to nautical miles
Since 1 nmi = 1620.2974628 ell, divide by 1620.2974628
5 ÷ 1620.2974628 = 0.0030858531
5 ell = 0.0030858531 nmi
Ell to Nautical Mile Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common ell to nautical mile conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ells (ell) | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ell | 6.1717062635e-5 nmi |
| 0.5 ell | 0.0003085853 nmi |
| 1 ell | 0.0006171706 nmi |
| 2 ell | 0.0012343413 nmi |
| 5 ell | 0.0030858531 nmi |
| 10 ell | 0.0061717063 nmi |
| 25 ell | 0.0154292657 nmi |
| 50 ell | 0.0308585313 nmi |
| 100 ell | 0.0617170626 nmi |
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.
Nautical Mile (nmi)
A nautical mile (nmi or NM) is exactly 1,852 meters or 1.151 statute miles. Nautical miles are the standard unit for maritime and aviation navigation, based on one minute of latitude. Ship and aircraft speeds are measured in knots (nautical miles per hour).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ells to nautical miles?
To convert ells to nautical miles, divide the value by 1620.2974628. For example, 10 ell = 0.0061717063 nmi.
How many nautical miles are in 1 ell?
1 ell equals 0.0006171706 nautical miles.
What is the formula for ells to nautical miles?
The formula is: nmi = ell ÷ 1620.2974628.