Convert centimeter to cubit (Greek)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)], or Convert cubit (Greek) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Cubit (Greek)
1 cm = 0.0216081661581545 cubit (Greek)
Example: convert 15 cm to cubit (Greek):
15 cm = 15 × 0.0216081661581545 cubit (Greek) = 0.324122492372317 cubit (Greek)
Centimeter to Cubit (Greek) Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.