Convert long cubit to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Dekameter
1 long cubit = 0.05334 dam
Example: convert 15 long cubit to dam:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.05334 dam = 0.8001 dam
Long Cubit to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.