Convert cubit (UK) to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 cubit (UK) = 0.249999500001 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to fath (US):
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.249999500001 fath (US) = 3.749992500015 fath (US)
Cubit (Uk) to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.