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Aln

An aln is an old Scandinavian unit of length traditionally used in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, mainly for measuring cloth and textiles. It is roughly equivalent to 59.4 centimeters (about 23.4 inches), though the exact length varied by region and time period.

The aln was based on the length of the forearm, similar to the cubit in other cultures, and was commonly used by tailors and merchants.

Though obsolete today, the aln reflects historical measurement practices tied to the human body and remains of interest in historical and cultural studies of Scandinavia.

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  1 aln ≈ 59.4 cm (23.4 inches)

  
  
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  Used primarily for measuring textiles

  
  
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  Traditional Scandinavian unit based on the forearm length

  
  
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  Now mostly of historical interest

Cubit (UK)

The cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. In the UK, the cubit varied historically but was generally considered to be about 18 inches (approximately 45.72 centimeters).

The cubit was used in medieval England and earlier times for measuring lengths, especially in construction and tailoring. It’s one of the oldest recorded units of measurement, with origins in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Though obsolete in modern measurement systems, the cubit remains important in historical and archaeological contexts, reflecting early human methods of standardizing length based on the human body.

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  1 cubit (UK) ≈ 18 inches (45.72 cm)

  
  
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  Based on the length of the forearm

  
  
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  Used historically in construction and trade

  
  
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  Now mostly of historical interest