Convert Nail to Ell
Type the number of nails that you wish to convert to ells.
How to Convert Nails to Ells
The nail and ell are both units of length. By definition, 1 ell equals exactly 20 nails. This means to convert nails to ells, you divide by 20.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 nail to ells:
We need to convert nails to ells
Since 1 ell = 20 nail, divide by 20
5 ÷ 20 = 0.25
5 nail = 0.25 ell
Nail to Ell Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common nail to ell conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Nails (nail) | Ells (ell) |
|---|---|
| 1 nail | 0.05 ell |
| 2 nail | 0.1 ell |
| 5 nail | 0.25 ell |
| 10 nail | 0.5 ell |
| 15 nail | 0.75 ell |
| 20 nail | 1 ell |
| 25 nail | 1.25 ell |
| 50 nail | 2.5 ell |
| 100 nail | 5 ell |
About These Units
Nail (nail)
A nail is a historical cloth measure equal to 2.25 inches or 5.715 centimeters. Nails were used in England for measuring fabric width. Sixteen nails equal one yard. The term survives in some traditional textile contexts.
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 nails to ells?
To convert nails to ells, divide the value by 20. For example, 10 nail = 0.5 ell.
How many ells are in 1 nail?
1 nail equals 0.05 ells.
What is the formula for nails to ells?
The formula is: ell = nail ÷ 20.