Since it was based on the length of a forearm, it wasn't precise enough or standardized.
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A cubic cubit is an ancient Egyptian measurement of volume. An example 1 cubic cubit is equal to 144 litres.
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A cubit is an ancient unit of measurement based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, typically around 18 inches (45.72 cm). Therefore, 60 cubits would be equivalent to approximately 90 feet (27.43 meters) when using the standard cubit measurement. Depending on the specific definition of a cubit used, this value may vary slightly.
The cubit, an ancient measure known to have been used for over 4,000 years, was based on the distance between the tip of the middle finger and the elbow of an individual, about 17 to 22 inches. It's was abandoned many years ago when standard measurements were developed for international trade.