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 Cubits = 1.5 ft or 18 inches -with the ratio: 1/1.62 alt 1/16.66..
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 cubit and the common cubit
| The Optimal Cubit (1/2.16) | 0.46296296.. meters / 1.008 | 6 palms, 24 digits | |
| The Royal Cubit aligned with SOL-numbers | 0.535836763 m | 6 + 1 (Pharaoh) palms. 28 digits | |
| The Common Cubit | 0.459288654 m x 1.008 | 6 palms, 24 digits |
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