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Ancient Egypt Measurement System

The measurement system of Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest standardized systems in human history.

Historical Context

Developed over 5000 years ago, Egyptian measurements were remarkably precise and consistent across millennia. They were essential for monumental architecture, agriculture dependent on the Nile floods, and sophisticated trade networks. Many units were based on human anatomy, like the cubit (forearm length).

Historical Ancient Egypt measurements
Measurement Units
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Royal Cubit
Symbol: royal cubit
1 royal cubit = 0.523 meters
Common Cubit
Symbol: common cubit
1 common cubit = 0.45 meters
Palm
Symbol: palm
1 palm = 0.075 meters
Digit
Symbol: digit
1 digit = 0.019 meters
Khet
Symbol: khet
1 khet = 52.3 meters