Convert cubit (UK) to mile
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Mile
1 cubit (UK) = 0.000284090909090909 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to mi, mi(Int):
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.000284090909090909 mi, mi(Int) = 0.00426136363636364 mi, mi(Int)
Cubit (Uk) to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.