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We could but most of the world now uses metres to measure length along with its related smaller and larger units (kilometres, micrometres etc). Furthermore, measurement units for characteristics such as litres (for volume) are directly related to metres while others such as newtons (for force, and = kilogram*metre /second2) depend on the metre along with other units). All of these would need to be re-defined, new standard measures agreed. This new set of units would then have to be learned by everyone. And for what?
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What did Noah use to measure his ark?
It was measured in cubits (about 18 inches).
What is seven cubits?
Seven cubits is a measure of distance equal to about 11.5 feet.
What is 144 cubits measurement?
144 cubits is a measure of length equal to 216 feet.
What does three score in the Old Testament mean?
A score is 20 and three score is 60. Three score cubits means 60 cubits, a measure of length.
Why were cubits and feet first used to measure?
Because most people had feet and forearms, that they could measure things with.
2000 cubits by measure equals how many feet?
2000 cubits = 3000 feet
What is the problem with measuring with cubits?
not every cubit is the same length as the other one and another reason is because some people have no hands so they cant actually measure using cubits
What is an arura?
An arura is an ancient measure of arable land, a square of 100 Egyptian cubits on each side.
What are mixels?
Mixels are the things that are in Cartoon Network that use cubits to mix
How much is 6 cubits in feet?
6 cubits = 9 feet (one cubits = 1.5 feet)
How many feet is threescore cubits?
Threescore cubits is 60 cubits. One cubit is 1.5 feet. So:60 cubits x 1.5 feet = 90 feet
How long was the ARK?
300 cubits or 350 cubits
