Convert span (cloth) to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Long Cubit
1 span = 0.428571428571429 long cubit
Example: convert 15 span to long cubit:
15 span = 15 Γ 0.428571428571429 long cubit = 6.42857142857143 long cubit
Span (Cloth) to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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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.
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.