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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 β‰ˆ 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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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



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