Convert cubit (Greek) to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Dekameter
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.0462788 dam
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to dam:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.0462788 dam = 0.694182 dam
Cubit (Greek) to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.