Convert cubit (UK) to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Decimeter
1 cubit (UK) = 4.572 dm
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to dm:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 4.572 dm = 68.58 dm
Cubit (Uk) to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.