# He measured
The word "he" refers to the man who looked like bronze ([Ezekiel 40:3](../40/03.md)).
# measuring stick
See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 40:5](../40/05.md).
# five hundred cubits
Each long cubit was about 54 centimeters. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 40:5](../40/05.md). Alternate translation: "500 cubits" or "about 270 meters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])