Convert cubit (Greek) to ell
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Ell
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.404888888888889 ell
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to ell:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.404888888888889 ell = 6.07333333333333 ell
Cubit (Greek) to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.