BP13 Cubits into Feet & Inches

In the fascinating world of ancient measurements, few units have sparked as much intrigue as the cubit and its refined cousin, the Royal Cubit. These age-old measurements, originating from early civilisations like Egypt and Babylon, are often seen as the forebears of the Roman feet and inches we use today. But what exactly is a cubit, and how does it compare to the modern measurements we’re familiar with, e.g. Cubits to feet or inches?

1.08 Cubit = 1.62 ft or 19.44 inches -with the ratio: 1/1.5 alt 1/18

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Follow the journey us as we continue to dive into the history, purpose, and quirks of these classic units and explore how they continue to influence our understanding of measurement today.

The fine tuned Q and the Rational cubits

The Universal Q0.54 / 81 / 14.8148148.. (GP height)
The Royal Cu aligned with SOL-numbers0.535836763 m6 + 1 (Pharaoh) palms. 28 digits
The Rational Cu (1/2.16)0.46296296.. m x 0.9726 palms, 24 digits
The Hasta0.45 m / 0.9726 palms, 24 digits
1Cubit Division = 6Palms/24Fingers

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