Convert cubit (Greek) to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Hectometer
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.00462788 hm
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to hm:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.00462788 hm = 0.0694182 hm
Cubit (Greek) to Hectometer 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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.