Convert Centimeters (cm) to Ells (ell) | cm in ell

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Ells (ell) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Ells

Formula
ell = cm / 114.3
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Ells, divide the number of Centimeters by 114.3
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Ell
There are 114.3 Centimeters in 1 Ell
Ells (ell) in 1 Centimetre
There are 0.01 Ells in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Ell
/ɛl/
Symbol: ell
Unit System: Historic English

What is the Ell?

The ell is a unit of length and originates from historic England and uses the symbol ell.

The ell usually measured 45in or 1.143m but was origally a "cubit" - which was the length from your elbow to the tip of your fingers and literally translated from the word "arm". It was mostly used in the tailoring world when buying and selling textiles.

Although now obsolete, the word "ell" still survives in the English word "elbow".


Conversion Tables for Centimeters (cm) to Ells (ell)