Convert hand to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Cubit (Uk)
1 hand = 0.222222222222222 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 hand to cubit (UK):
15 hand = 15 × 0.222222222222222 cubit (UK) = 3.33333333333333 cubit (UK)
Hand to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.