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

cubit (Greek) yard

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.



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