Convert fathom to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Long Cubit
1 fath = 3.42857142857143 long cubit
Example: convert 15 fath to long cubit:
15 fath = 15 × 3.42857142857143 long cubit = 51.4285714285714 long cubit
Fathom to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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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.
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.