Convert span (cloth) to long cubit

Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to span (cloth).




How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Long Cubit

1 span = 0.428571428571429 long cubit

Example: convert 15 span to long cubit:
15 span = 15 Γ— 0.428571428571429 long cubit = 6.42857142857143 long cubit


Span (Cloth) to Long Cubit Conversion Table

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Span (Cloth)

A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.

History/Origin

The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.

Current Use

The span is no longer a standard 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.



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