Convert cubit (Greek) to yard
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Yard
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.506111111111111 yd
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to yd:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.506111111111111 yd = 7.59166666666667 yd
Cubit (Greek) to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.