Cubits (UK) to Fathoms (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Cubits (UK) ➜ Fathoms (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Cubits (UK) to Fathoms (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Cubits (UK) to the unit of Fathoms (US survey) is:

Length(Fathoms (US survey)) = Length(Cubits (UK)) / 4.000007999735839

Cubits (UK) unit in Length

A cubit is an ancient unit of length traditionally based on the length of the forearm, from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters. Cubits were used in various cultures for construction and land measurement. Although largely obsolete today, the cubit is still referenced in historical studies and biblical contexts.

Fathoms (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length used in American maritime contexts, equal to 6 U.S. survey feet or approximately 1.83 meters. This unit is used in more precise depth measurements for navigation and is particularly important in legal descriptions of underwater boundaries. The U.S. survey fathom ensures accuracy in maritime surveying and mapping.

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