Convert handbreadth to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Long Cubit
1 handbreadth = 0.142857142857143 long cubit
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to long cubit:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.142857142857143 long cubit = 2.14285714285714 long cubit
Handbreadth to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete 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.