Convert cubit (UK) to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Foot (Us Survey)
1 cubit (UK) = 1.499997000006 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to ft (US):
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 1.499997000006 ft (US) = 22.49995500009 ft (US)
Cubit (Uk) to Foot (Us Survey) 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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.