Axis

Historical length

cubitcubit

Elbow-to-fingertip length; the common assumed value is 18 inches.

Dimension
length
Canonical signature
L
System
biblical
Exactness
Historically approximate

Definition record

How this unit is defined

Canonical base
1 cubit = 0.4572 m
Conversion type
linear
Historical notes
Biblical and ancient cubits ranged from about 44 to 54 cm. The selected definition is approximate.
Aliases
cubits

Same dimension

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Common conversions

Every conversion routes through the canonical base of the dimension.

1 cubit = 0.4572 m

Historically approximate relationship

10 cubit = 4.572 m

Historically approximate relationship