Convert long cubit to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Span (Cloth)
1 long cubit = 2.33333333333333 span
Example: convert 15 long cubit to span:
15 long cubit = 15 × 2.33333333333333 span = 35 span
Long Cubit to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.