Convert cubit (UK) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Arpent
1 cubit (UK) = 0.0078125 arpent
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to arpent:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.0078125 arpent = 0.1171875 arpent
Cubit (Uk) to Arpent Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.