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    Jul 27, 2011, 01:05 AM
    Imperial linear measurment
    What is the terminology for 24 inch length (2 feet) in imperial linear measurement and what trade was it used in?
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    Jul 27, 2011, 01:28 AM
    2 feet IS the imperial measurement, this equates to about 61 cm.
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    Jul 28, 2011, 12:51 PM

    Since this question is posted in the History section of AMHD - I suspect the question is regarding the length of a cubit. Over time and through various cultures the length of a cubit has varied quite a bit, but in Britain it was traditionally set equivalent to 8 palms, or 24 inches. Cubits were a common measure for textiles and wood working.
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