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A Handsbreadth and a Cubit

Answered by Rabbi Azriel Schreiber

Question

How long are a handsbreadth and a cubit?

Answer

A handsbreadth is a little over 3 inches long. A cubit is about 20 inches long, i.e. over a foot and a half.