Convert point (TeX) to cubit (Egyptian Royal)
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Definition and details for point (TeX):
TeX point (pt) is a unit of length used in the TeX computer typesetting system by Donald Knuth. It is based on the "Johnson pica" which was adopted as the official standard in 1986 by the Fifteenth Meeting of the Type Founders Association of the United States. TeX point is about 351.5 micrometers. Today it's been replaced by the current computer based DTP point system.
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.