Convert cubit (UK) to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Astronomical Unit
1 cubit (UK) = 3.05619323230113e-12 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to AU, UA:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 3.05619323230113e-12 AU, UA = 4.5842898484517e-11 AU, UA
Cubit (Uk) to Astronomical Unit 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.
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.