Convert long cubit to ell
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Ell
1 long cubit = 0.466666666666667 ell
Example: convert 15 long cubit to ell:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.466666666666667 ell = 7 ell
Long Cubit to Ell Conversion Table
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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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.