Convert dekameter to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Long Cubit
1 dam = 18.7476565429321 long cubit
Example: convert 15 dam to long cubit:
15 dam = 15 × 18.7476565429321 long cubit = 281.214848143982 long cubit
Dekameter to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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.