Convert long cubit to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert long cubit [long cubit] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to long cubit.
How to Convert Long Cubit to Kilometer
1 long cubit = 0.0005334 km
Example: convert 15 long cubit to km:
15 long cubit = 15 × 0.0005334 km = 0.008001 km
Long Cubit to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.