Convert cubit (English) to caliber (bore)
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Definition and details for cubit (English):
Cubit is a historic unit of length used as a standard of measurement. This unit is defined as the length of a man's forearm from his elbow to the tip of his middle finger. Usually it was equal to 24 digits. One digit in English system is 3/4 of an inch, that makes a cubit 18 inches or 45.72 cm long.
Definition and details for caliber (bore):
Caliber (cal) is used to express the diameter of the gun barrel (bore). This unit is equal to inch. So 0.38 caliber is referred to a gun with a bore 0.38 inches. Usually when caliber measurements are spoken the decimal point is omitted. So "38 caliber" refers to 0.38 inches.