Convert cubit (Greek) to Earth's polar radius

Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to cubit (Greek).




How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Earth's Polar Radius

1 cubit (Greek) = 7.2802585055894e-08 R_p

Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to R_p:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ— 7.2802585055894e-08 R_p = 1.09203877583841e-06 R_p


Cubit (Greek) to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table

cubit (Greek) Earth's polar radius

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.


Earth's Polar Radius

The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.

History/Origin

The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.

Current Use

The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.



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