How many meters are in an ell?

Answer 1

The answer depends on what is the "ell" you're asking about!

A Flemish ell = 27 in (0.6858 m) = outstretched hand to near shoulder,

An English ell = 45 in (1.143 m) = outstretched hand to opposite shoulder,

A French ell = 54 in (1.3716 m) = outstretched hand to opposite elbow.

So, to convert from English ells to:

• meters, multiply by 1.143.
• inches, multiply by 45.