Convert long cubit to yard
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Yard
1 long cubit = 0.583333333333333 yd
Example: convert 15 long cubit to yd:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.583333333333333 yd = 8.75 yd
Long Cubit to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.