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Long Cubit


The long cubit is an ancient unit of length that is a variation of the standard cubit, measuring from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The long cubit is longer than the common cubit, typically about 21 inches (approximately 53 centimeters).


It was used in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia for construction, land measurement, and crafts, especially when more precision or a larger unit was needed.


Key points:



  • Long cubit β‰ˆ 21 inches (53 cm)



  • Longer than the standard cubit (usually about 18 inches)



  • Used in ancient architecture and surveying



  • Provided a larger base unit for measurements in construction



The long cubit helped ancient builders and surveyors manage larger scales while still relying on the human body as a reference.


Chain


A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying. The most common version is the Gunter’s chain, which equals 66 feet or 22 yards, approximately 20.1168 meters.


The chain was introduced by English clergyman Edmund Gunter in the 17th century to simplify land measurement. One chain consists of 100 links, each 0.66 feet long. It became a standard unit in British and American land surveying and was instrumental in defining land areas, especially in the U.S. Public Land Survey System.


Key Conversions:



  • 1 chain = 66 feet



  • 1 chain = 22 yards



  • 1 chain β‰ˆ 20.1168 meters



  • 10 chains = 1 furlong



  • 80 chains = 1 mile



Though now largely replaced by metric units and modern surveying tools, the chain still appears in older land deeds, maps, and rural property descriptions.




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