Convert cubit (UK) to ell
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Ell
1 cubit (UK) = 0.4 ell
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to ell:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.4 ell = 6 ell
Cubit (Uk) to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.