Convert chain to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Long Cubit
1 ch = 37.7142857142857 long cubit
Example: convert 15 ch to long cubit:
15 ch = 15 × 37.7142857142857 long cubit = 565.714285714286 long cubit
Chain to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.