Convert cubit (UK) to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Inch (Us Survey)
1 cubit (UK) = 17.999964000072 in (US)
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to in (US):
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 17.999964000072 in (US) = 269.99946000108 in (US)
Cubit (Uk) to Inch (Us Survey) 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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.