Convert hand to long cubit

Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to hand.




How to Convert Hand to Long Cubit

1 hand = 0.19047619047619 long cubit

Example: convert 15 hand to long cubit:
15 hand = 15 Γ— 0.19047619047619 long cubit = 2.85714285714286 long cubit


Hand to Long Cubit Conversion Table

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Hand

A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.

History/Origin

The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.

Current Use

The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.


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.



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