Convert long cubit to rod
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Rod
1 long cubit = 0.106060606060606 rd
Example: convert 15 long cubit to rd:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.106060606060606 rd = 1.59090909090909 rd
Long Cubit to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.