What is a length converter?

A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

How do I convert foot (US survey) to cubit (UK)?

Simply enter the value in the foot (US survey) input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in cubit (UK) instantly.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes, this length converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Can I switch between foot (US survey) and cubit (UK) easily?

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between foot (US survey) and cubit (UK).

How accurate are the conversion results?

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Foot (US Survey)

The US survey foot is a unit of length used historically in the United States for land surveying and mapping. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters. This makes it very slightly longer than the international foot, which is exactly 0.3048 meters.

The US survey foot was established to maintain consistency with earlier land surveys and legal descriptions in the U.S. It was used extensively in the Public Land Survey System and other cadastral surveys.

Key points:

1 US survey foot = 1200/3937 meters ≈ 0.3048006096 meters
Slightly longer than the international foot by about 0.0006 millimeters
Used primarily in land surveying and legal documents
As of recent years, the US has been phasing out the US survey foot in favor of the international foot for standardization.

Though nearly identical to the international foot, the US survey foot remains important for understanding older land records and measurements.

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) ≈ 18 inches (45.72 cm)
Based on the length of the forearm
Used historically in construction and trade
Now mostly of historical interest

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