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There are generally found to be 45.72 centimeters in a cubit. A cubit is an old-fashioned measure based on the length from middle finger to elbow, so there are going to be some variations with the absolute figure.

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How many meters in one cubit?

Ah, isn't that a lovely question? A cubit is an ancient unit of measurement, typically around 45-52 centimeters. So, if we convert that to meters, one cubit would be approximately 0.45 to 0.52 meters. Just remember, it's not about the exact number, but the joy of learning and exploring new things.


What is Primitive unit of length equivalent to a span of the forearm?

Cubit is the Primitive unit of length equivalent to a span of the forearm.


What is a cubit foot and a span equals in feet and inches?

It's cubic foot....not cubit foot. A cubit is a Biblical reference to the size of Noah's Ark and has no modern meaning.


Is 260 meters big?

260 meters is 853 feet.


How long is 6 cubits?

A cubit is the measurement from a mans forearm to the tip of his middle finger. As you can see that means that each mans cubit is a different size. To solve this problem in Ancient times the universal cubit would be the length of the kings cubit.According to WikipediaThe distance between thumb and another finger to the elbow on an average person measures about 24 digits or 6 palms or 1½ feet. This is about 45 cm or 18 inches. This so-called "natural cubit" of 1½ feet is used in the Roman system of measures and in different Greek systems. Over time, units similar in type to the cubit have measured:6 palms 24 digits, i.e. ~45.0 cm or 18 inches (1.50 ft)7 palms 28 digits, i.e. ~52.5 cm or 21 inches (1.75 ft)8 palms 32 digits, i.e. ~60.0 cm or 24 inches (2.00 ft)9 palms 36 digits, i.e. ~67.5 cm or 27 inches (2.25 ft)

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How many meters in one cubit?

Ah, isn't that a lovely question? A cubit is an ancient unit of measurement, typically around 45-52 centimeters. So, if we convert that to meters, one cubit would be approximately 0.45 to 0.52 meters. Just remember, it's not about the exact number, but the joy of learning and exploring new things.


How many square mt in a 20 foot sea container?

33.2 cubit meters !!


150 liters equals how many cubit meters?

150 liters = 0.15 cubic meter


How do you convert 1 metric ton of gold to cubit meters of gold?

By dividing the mass by the density.


How big would 60 cubit be?

A cubit is an ancient unit of measurement, traditionally based on the length of a forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, roughly measuring about 18 inches (45.72 cm). Therefore, 60 cubits would be approximately 90 feet (27.43 meters) long. This measurement can vary slightly depending on the specific definition of a cubit used, but 60 cubits generally equates to a substantial length.


How many metres 3000 cubits?

One cubit is approximately 0.4572 meters. Therefore, to convert 3,000 cubits to meters, you multiply 3,000 by 0.4572, which equals about 1,371.6 meters.


Where did a cubit come from?

it is cubit


What are units measuring liquid capacity?

They are the litre or a cubic metre (= 1000 litres).


Where can you find the word cubit in the bible?

in the book of Genesis where God tells Noah how big to build the ark.


How many inches are in a cubit?

18 inches are in a cubit.


What is a longe - a cubit or a yard?

Yard is about double a cubit....


What is a cubit in inches?

1 cubit is about 19.7 inches.