Convert yard to cubit (Greek)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)], or Convert cubit (Greek) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Cubit (Greek)
1 yd = 1.97585071350165 cubit (Greek)
Example: convert 15 yd to cubit (Greek):
15 yd = 15 × 1.97585071350165 cubit (Greek) = 29.6377607025247 cubit (Greek)
Yard to Cubit (Greek) Conversion Table
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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.
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.