Convert span (cloth) to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Cubit (Uk)
1 span = 0.5 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 span to cubit (UK):
15 span = 15 × 0.5 cubit (UK) = 7.5 cubit (UK)
Span (Cloth) to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.