What does one pole equal in long cubits?

One pole is equal to approximately 9.4285714286 long cubits.

Where is the pole unit commonly used?

The pole is a traditional English unit used primarily in surveying, land measurement, and historical agricultural records.

Why does the long cubit vary in length?

The long cubit's length changes depending on the time period and location since it is based on ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian measurement systems.

How to Convert from Pole to Long cubit?

Easily convert lengths from pole to long cubit online using this specialized unit converter. Ideal for historical and archaeological measurements.

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Pole to Long cubit Conversion Table

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Pole to Long cubit Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform length measurements from the traditional English unit pole to the ancient long cubit, used in Near Eastern and Egyptian contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles you want to convert
Select pole as the input unit and long cubit as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in long cubits

Key Features

Converts length values from pole to long cubit using a fixed conversion rate
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Supports conversions relevant to archaeology, Egyptology, and historical surveying
Provides quick and accurate translation between traditional and ancient units

Examples

2 Poles converts to approximately 18.857 long cubits
0.5 Pole converts to about 4.714 long cubits

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historical British and colonial land records
Converting old survey measurements for cadastral updates
Translating biblical or ancient dimensions for archaeological research
Labeling museum exhibits based on ancient measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of the long cubit value as it varies by period and location
Use the converter primarily for historical, archaeological, or museum-related work
Be cautious of small discrepancies due to varying cubit definitions

Limitations

Long cubit length varies over time and across regions, affecting precision
Pole length is fixed but long cubit values differ among sources
This conversion is mainly useful in academic and historical contexts rather than modern measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one pole equal in long cubits?: One pole is equal to approximately 9.4285714286 long cubits.
Where is the pole unit commonly used?: The pole is a traditional English unit used primarily in surveying, land measurement, and historical agricultural records.
Why does the long cubit vary in length?: The long cubit's length changes depending on the time period and location since it is based on ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian measurement systems.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters.
Long cubit: An ancient unit of length used in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems, roughly equivalent to 20.5–22.5 inches.
Conversion rate: The fixed ratio used to translate one unit of measurement into another; here, 1 pole equals approximately 9.4285714286 long cubits.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a pole?

A unit of time

A traditional English unit of length

A metric unit

The long cubit is primarily used in which fields?

Modern construction

Archaeology and Egyptology

Space exploration

What is a key limitation when converting pole to long cubit?

Pole length varies greatly

Long cubit length varies by time and place

The conversion formula changes daily

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