What is a cubit (UK)?

The cubit (UK) is a historical length unit originally based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, commonly approximated as 18 inches or about 45.72 cm.

What does league (statute) measure?

League (statute) is a historic length unit equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries to describe overland and coastal distances.

Why are these units rarely used today?

Both units are obsolete with the cubit varying historically and the league being replaced by modern units, limiting their use to historical, archaeological, or literary analysis.

How to Convert from Cubit (UK) to League (statute) [st.league]

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historical cubit (UK) to the statute league unit using this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the context, uses, and limitations of these obsolete units.

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League (statute) [st.league]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate lengths measured in cubit (UK), a historical unit based on the human arm, into league (statute), an old unit used for larger distances. It supports historical and archaeological research by bridging small anthropic units and larger legacy measures.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in cubits (UK) you want to convert.
Select cubit (UK) as the starting unit and league (statute) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in leagues (statute).

Key Features

Converts length values from cubit (UK) to league (statute) accurately using standard approximations.
Supports interpretation of historical, archaeological, and literary measurements.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation, suitable for quick and easy conversions.

Examples

10 Cubits (UK) converts to approximately 0.000946968 League (statute).
100 Cubits (UK) converts to approximately 0.00946968 League (statute).

Common Use Cases

Translating measurements in historical and archaeological reports involving cubits.
Interpreting distances on old British maps or legal land documents referencing leagues.
Converting voyage logs or travel accounts from the 19th century recording leagues.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context since the cubit's length varied by time and place.
Use the tool primarily for historical, archaeological, or literary interpretation rather than modern technical use.
Cross-check converted distances against other historical records to ensure accuracy.

Limitations

Both units are obsolete and their exact values could differ depending on period and location.
The cubit's value is approximate and may not reflect all historical variations.
Not suitable for modern scientific or engineering measurements due to limited precision and historical inconsistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cubit (UK)?: The cubit (UK) is a historical length unit originally based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, commonly approximated as 18 inches or about 45.72 cm.
What does league (statute) measure?: League (statute) is a historic length unit equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries to describe overland and coastal distances.
Why are these units rarely used today?: Both units are obsolete with the cubit varying historically and the league being replaced by modern units, limiting their use to historical, archaeological, or literary analysis.

Key Terminology

Cubit (UK): A historical length unit based roughly on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, about 18 inches.
League (statute): A historical unit equal to three statute miles, historically used for overland and coastal distances.
Statute mile: A standard mile used in English-speaking countries, equal to 1,609.344 meters.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historical measurement is a cubit (UK) based on?

The length of a foot

The distance from elbow to middle finger

The width of a hand

A league (statute) equals how many statute miles?

One mile

Three miles

Five miles

For which field is converting cubit (UK) to league (statute) most relevant?

Modern engineering measurements

Historical research and archaeology

Everyday navigation

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