Convert cubit (UK) to chain
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Chain
1 cubit (UK) = 0.0227272727272727 ch
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to ch:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.0227272727272727 ch = 0.340909090909091 ch
Cubit (Uk) to Chain 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.
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.