Convert long cubit to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Cubit (Uk)
1 long cubit = 1.16666666666667 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 long cubit to cubit (UK):
15 long cubit = 15 × 1.16666666666667 cubit (UK) = 17.5 cubit (UK)
Long Cubit to Cubit (Uk) 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.
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.