Convert cubit (UK) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Kilometer
1 cubit (UK) = 0.0004572 km
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to km:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.0004572 km = 0.006858 km
Cubit (Uk) to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.