Convert fathom (US survey) to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Long Cubit
1 fath (US) = 3.42857828571429 long cubit
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to long cubit:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 3.42857828571429 long cubit = 51.4286742857143 long cubit
Fathom (Us Survey) to Long Cubit 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.
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.