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    What are the measurements of a cubit?

    Question #128426. Asked by jwinn73. (Dec 16 12 2:09 PM)


    bubbatom1

    		A cubit is measured on the length between the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubit


    Dec 16 12, 2:37 PM
    sb22705

    		Definition of CUBIT
    : any of various ancient units of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger and usually equal to about 18 inches (46 centimeters
    http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubit

    Dec 17 12, 12:11 AM
    Arpeggionist

    		I'll note my book of Israeli records and trivia notes that "the measure of a cubit is c. 40-60 cm."

    Dec 17 12, 7:56 PM

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