Convert chain to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Cubit (Uk)
1 ch = 44 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 ch to cubit (UK):
15 ch = 15 × 44 cubit (UK) = 660 cubit (UK)
Chain to Cubit (Uk) 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.
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.