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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 ≈ 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.


Long Reed


The long reed is an old English unit of length used primarily in measuring land, especially in agriculture and surveying. It is traditionally equal to 16.5 feet or 5.03 meters.


The long reed was used alongside other units like the rod, pole, and perch, often interchangeably, to measure distances and plot boundaries.


Key points:



  • 1 long reed = 16.5 feet ≈ 5.03 meters



  • Used historically in land measurement and agriculture



  • Equivalent or similar to the rod, pole, or perch



  • Important in English customary measurement systems



Though obsolete now, the long reed is part of the rich history of traditional English measurement units.




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