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Since it was based on the length of a forearm, it wasn't precise enough or standardized.

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Q: Why is a cubit not a measurement used today?
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How is a cubit used today?

it isn't


How many standard cubit feet are in a pound?

"cubit feet" is nonsense; there's no such measurement. "cubic feet" is a valid unit of measurement, but it's a volume measurement and cannot be converted into pounds, a weight measurement.


What is the first recorded measurement of length?

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Which measurement is longer a cubit or a yard?

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What is 1 cubic cubit?

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What did Noah use to measure his ark?

It was measured in cubits (about 18 inches).


Why cubit is not considered as standard unit?

A cubit and a footstep are a type of archaic unit of length that was mostly used during the Middle Ages. It is not used as a standard unit of length today because they were not proven to be consistant lengths.


What is the old unit of measurement?

The old unit of measurement refers to various systems of measurement that were used in the past, before the standardized system of measurement was introduced. Examples of old units of measurement include the cubit, the fathom, the league, and the stone.


Where is the measurement of feet originated?

In ancient times, distance was measured in feet in Greece and Rome. In contrast, the Egyptians and Mesopotamians used the cubit.


What use for measurement tools ancient people?

they wre using hand span, cubit, ect for measuring


Name an ancient civilization that did not use the cubit as a unit measurement?

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