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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.


Summary:



  • 1 cubit (UK) β‰ˆ 18 inches (45.72 cm)



  • Based on the length of the forearm



  • Used historically in construction and trade



  • Now mostly of historical interest


Perch


A perch is an old unit of length that is synonymous with the rod or pole, commonly used in land measurement and surveying. It measures 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or approximately 5.0292 meters.


The perch was widely used in England and later in the United States for measuring plots of land, especially before the widespread adoption of the metric system. It was also used to describe area when squared (square perch).


Key points:



  • 1 perch = 16.5 feet



  • 1 perch = 5.5 yards



  • 1 perch β‰ˆ 5.0292 meters



  • 4 perches = 1 chain



  • 40 perches = 1 furlong



While largely obsolete today, the term perch still appears in historical land deeds, legal documents, and some traditional surveying contexts.



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