Convert cubit (Greek) to inch
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to inch [in], or Convert inch to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Inch
1 cubit (Greek) = 18.22 in
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to in:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 18.22 in = 273.3 in
Cubit (Greek) to Inch Conversion Table
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Cubit (Greek)
The Greek cubit, or pechys, was a unit of length approximately 46 centimeters.
History/Origin
The cubit was a common unit of length in ancient Greece, used in architecture and for measuring everyday objects.
Current Use
The Greek cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.