Convert long cubit to fathom
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Fathom
1 long cubit = 0.291666666666667 fath
Example: convert 15 long cubit to fath:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.291666666666667 fath = 4.375 fath
Long Cubit to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.