Convert cubit (Greek) to mile
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Mile
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.000287563131313131 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to mi, mi(Int):
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.000287563131313131 mi, mi(Int) = 0.00431344696969697 mi, mi(Int)
Cubit (Greek) to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.