What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate length values measured in long cubits, an ancient unit of length, into Bohr radius units, which are used in atomic physics. It facilitates interdisciplinary conversions that bridge historical length measures with atomic-scale distances.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in long cubits that you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as Bohr radius [b, a.u.] from the unit options.
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Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent length in Bohr radii instantly.
Key Features
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Converts long cubits, a historical length unit, into Bohr radius atomic units.
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Based on a precise fixed conversion rate between these two distinct units of length.
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Ideal for academic and scientific purposes involving archaeology and quantum chemistry.
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Browser-based tool providing instant conversion results without need for formulas.
Examples
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2 Long cubits equal 20159596846.16 Bohr radius units.
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0.5 Long cubit converts to 5039899211.54 Bohr radius units.
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical or ancient dimensions into atomic length scales for interdisciplinary research.
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Reconstructing and describing dimensions of ancient artifacts and architecture measured in cubits.
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Applying atomic unit scaling in quantum chemistry and computational physics linked to historical data.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the specific historical variant of the long cubit as its length can vary regionally and temporally.
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Use this conversion primarily for academic or theoretical applications rather than practical measurements.
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Leverage the unit conversion to explore connections between archaeology and atomic physics fields.
Limitations
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The long cubit's size is not fixed and differs by historical period and location, affecting conversion accuracy.
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Bohr radius units are extremely small, so conversions are mostly theoretical or for scholarly analysis.
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This tool does not adjust for variants in long cubit definitions or precision in atomic unit use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a long cubit?
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The long cubit is an ancient unit of length used historically in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems, generally larger than the standard cubit and approximately equivalent to about 20.5–22.5 inches.
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What does the Bohr radius represent?
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The Bohr radius is the atomic unit of length that corresponds to the most probable distance between the nucleus and an electron in a hydrogen atom's ground state.
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Why would I convert long cubits to Bohr radius?
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Converting long cubits to Bohr radius can help connect archaeological length measurements with quantum physics units, supporting interdisciplinary studies involving ancient dimensions and atomic-scale calculations.
Key Terminology
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Long cubit
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A historical unit of length relating to ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian measures, generally around 20.5–22.5 inches.
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit representing the most probable electron–nucleus distance in a hydrogen atom, equal to about 5.29177210903×10⁻¹¹ meters.