A unit of length, a form of the cubit, a cloth measure.
| Location | Value |
|---|---|
| Arabia | 19 inches1 |
| China | 14 5/8 inches1 |
| Malacca | 18 1/8 inches1 |
| Calcutta and Bombay | 45.72 centimeters (18 inches)1 |
| Madras | 18.6 inches1. One authority says it ranged between 18 and 21 inches. |
| Thailand | 18 inches |
1. Simmonds, page 111.
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