Convert handbreadth to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Cubit (Uk)
1 handbreadth = 0.166666666666667 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to cubit (UK):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.166666666666667 cubit (UK) = 2.5 cubit (UK)
Handbreadth to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.