What is a long cubit?

The long cubit is an ancient unit of length, commonly equated with the royal cubit, used in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems with values around 20.5–22.5 inches.

What is a link [li] unit?

A link is a historic English surveying length defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain, measuring approximately 0.66 feet or 0.201168 metres.

Why convert long cubits to links?

Converting long cubits to links helps translate ancient measurements into historic English surveying units for archaeological and cadastral research.

How to Convert from Long cubit to Link [li]

Easily convert measurements from the historical long cubit unit to the link (li), an old English surveying length, using this simple and accurate online converter tool.

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Long cubit to Link [li] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change measurements from long cubits, an ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian length unit, into links (li), an old English surveying measure. It is useful for archaeology, historical surveying, and related fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity in long cubits you want to convert
Select 'long cubit' as the from unit and 'link [li]' as the to unit
Click the convert button to see the corresponding value in links
Review the calculated results based on the conversion factor
Use the output for archaeological, historical, or surveying applications

Key Features

Converts long cubit units to link [li] values using a precise conversion factor
Supports historical and archaeological measurement translations
User-friendly and accessible online converter
Handles measurement units relevant to Egyptology, biblical studies, and land surveying
Provides examples demonstrating the conversion process

Examples

5 Long cubits = 13.2575757575 Link [li]
10 Long cubits = 26.515151515 Link [li]

Common Use Cases

Converting biblical or ancient dimensions into modern historic surveying units
Reconstructing measurements of ancient Egyptian or Near Eastern artifacts
Interpreting old land deeds and cadastral records using link measurements
Labeling museum exhibits with accurate historical units
Supporting archaeological and Egyptological research with unit conversions

Tips & Best Practices

Always consider the historical context when converting long cubits, as its length varies
Verify the era and region of original measurements before conversion
Use this tool to assist with interdisciplinary research involving ancient and surveying units
Complement conversions with additional historical data where possible
Apply conversions cautiously when dealing with mixed-unit archival documents

Limitations

Long cubit values change depending on historical period and location, impacting accuracy
Links are specific to British 18th–19th century surveying and are not used in modern measurements
Conversions may not directly apply for contemporary land surveying or construction
Use this tool primarily for historical, archaeological, or archival research contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a long cubit?: The long cubit is an ancient unit of length, commonly equated with the royal cubit, used in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems with values around 20.5–22.5 inches.
What is a link [li] unit?: A link is a historic English surveying length defined as 1/100 of Gunter's chain, measuring approximately 0.66 feet or 0.201168 metres.
Why convert long cubits to links?: Converting long cubits to links helps translate ancient measurements into historic English surveying units for archaeological and cadastral research.

Key Terminology

Long cubit: An ancient length unit larger than the standard cubit, used in Near Eastern and Egyptian measurement systems.
Link [li]: A historic English surveying length equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, about 0.201168 metres.
Gunter's chain: A historic surveyor's chain consisting of 100 links, used in land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What historical contexts does the long cubit relate to?

Modern surveying

Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian systems

Metric system

The link unit is primarily used in which field?

18th–19th century land surveying

Ancient Egyptian architecture

Contemporary engineering

Why might conversions from long cubits be imprecise?

Because long cubit length varies by region and era

Because link units change frequently

Because the metric system is incompatible

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