Convert cubit (Greek) to decimeter

Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to cubit (Greek).




How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Decimeter

1 cubit (Greek) = 4.62788 dm

Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to dm:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ— 4.62788 dm = 69.4182 dm


Cubit (Greek) to Decimeter 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.


Decimeter

A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.

History/Origin

The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.

Current Use

The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.



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