Convert cubit (Egyptian Royal) to cubit (ordinary Egyptian)
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Definition and details for cubit (Egyptian Royal):
Egyptian Royal cubit (mahe) exists at least from around 2,700 B.C. This unit is defined as the length of a man's forearm from his elbow to the tip of his middle finger. The Egyptian royal cubit was 523 to 525 mm long. Our converter uses the average 524 mm.
Definition and details for cubit (ordinary Egyptian):
The ordinary Egyptian cubit is estimated to be 45 cm long. This was shorter than the Royal Egyptian "long" cubit.