Convert cubit (Greek) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Kilometer
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.000462788 km
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to km:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.000462788 km = 0.00694182 km
Cubit (Greek) to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.