Ancient Cubit Length Converter
Convert between ancient cubit measurements from Egypt, Sumeria, Rome, Greece and modern units
Result
1 Royal Egyptian Cubit = 0.5236 Meter
About Ancient Cubits
The cubit was one of the earliest units of length, based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
Royal Egyptian Cubit: Used in construction of pyramids, approximately 52.4 cm. It was divided into 7 palms or 28 fingers.
Common Cubit: A shorter version (~45.7 cm) used for everyday measurements.
Biblical Cubit: Referenced in the Bible for Noah's Ark and the Temple of Solomon, estimated at 44.45 cm.
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Formula Source: NIST Guide to SI Units
by National Institute of Standards