Convert hand to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Long Cubit
1 hand = 0.19047619047619 long cubit
Example: convert 15 hand to long cubit:
15 hand = 15 × 0.19047619047619 long cubit = 2.85714285714286 long cubit
Hand to Long Cubit 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.
Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.