Convert long cubit to chain
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Chain
1 long cubit = 0.0265151515151515 ch
Example: convert 15 long cubit to ch:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.0265151515151515 ch = 0.397727272727273 ch
Long Cubit to Chain Conversion Table
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Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.