Convert light year to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to light year.
How to Convert Light Year to Long Cubit
1 ly = 1.77366525545182e+16 long cubit
Example: convert 15 ly to long cubit:
15 ly = 15 × 1.77366525545182e+16 long cubit = 2.66049788317773e+17 long cubit
Light Year to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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Light Year
A light-year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one Julian year.
History/Origin
The concept of the light-year as a unit of distance in astronomy emerged in the mid-19th century. The first recorded use of the term was in a German astronomical publication in 1851.
Current Use
The light-year is used to express distances to stars and other astronomical objects on a galactic and intergalactic scale, especially in popular science and non-specialist contexts.
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.