Convert cubit (UK) to megameter
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Megameter
1 cubit (UK) = 4.572e-07 Mm
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to Mm:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 4.572e-07 Mm = 6.858e-06 Mm
Cubit (Uk) to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.