Convert fathom (US survey) to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Cubit (Uk)
1 fath (US) = 4.000008 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to cubit (UK):
15 fath (US) = 15 × 4.000008 cubit (UK) = 60.00012 cubit (UK)
Fathom (Us Survey) to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
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.