Convert fingerbreadth to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Cubit (Uk)
1 fingerbreadth = 0.0416666666666667 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to cubit (UK):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.0416666666666667 cubit (UK) = 0.625 cubit (UK)
Fingerbreadth to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.