A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Cubits to US survey feet Converter — cubit to ftUS
Convert Cubit (cubit) to US survey foot (ftUS) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubit = 1.499997 us survey foot). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubits to US survey feet converter
Converter
Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Result = input x 0.4572 / 0.3048006096.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Cubits to US survey feet
Cubit and US survey foot both measure length. Specifically: A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches, and the US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Formula
us survey feet = cubits × 1.499997
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubit equals 0.4572 base units, and 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubit-to-us survey foot factor of 1.499997.
Simple example
1 cubit × 1.499997 = 1.499997 ftUS
1 cubit = 1.499997 us survey feet.
Real-world example
10 cubit × 1.499997 = 14.99997 ftUS
10 cubits = 14.99997 us survey feet.
Conversion table
| Cubit (cubit) | US survey foot (ftUS) |
|---|---|
| 1 cubit | 1.499997 ftUS |
| 5 cubit | 7.499985 ftUS |
| 10 cubit | 14.99997 ftUS |
| 21.0975 cubit | 31.64618671 ftUS |
| 42.195 cubit | 63.29237342 ftUS |
| 100 cubit | 149.9997 ftUS |
Reverse conversion: US survey foot to Cubit
1.499997 ftUS × 0.666668 = 1 cubit
1.499997 us survey feet = 1 cubit.
cubits = us survey feet × 0.666668000003
For a page dedicated to this direction, see US survey foot to Cubit.
Understanding the Cubit (cubit)
A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many us survey feet are in 1 cubit?
1 cubit equals 1.499997 us survey feet, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubit to us survey foot?
Multiply the cubit value by 1.499997. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert us survey foot back to cubit?
Use the reverse factor: 1 us survey foot equals 0.666668 cubits. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubit?
Cubit (cubit) is a unit of length.
What is a us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
Is the cubit to us survey foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubit and us survey foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.499997 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.