Convert cubit (UK) to mil
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Mil
1 cubit (UK) = 18000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to mil, thou:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 18000 mil, thou = 270000 mil, thou
Cubit (Uk) to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.