Convert long cubit to hand
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Hand
1 long cubit = 5.25 hand
Example: convert 15 long cubit to hand:
15 long cubit = 15 × 5.25 hand = 78.75 hand
Long Cubit to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.