Convert long cubit to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 long cubit = 0.2916660833345 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 long cubit to fath (US):
15 long cubit = 15 Γ 0.2916660833345 fath (US) = 4.3749912500175 fath (US)
Long Cubit to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.