Convert cubit (ordinary Egyptian) to cubit (Egyptian Royal)
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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.
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.