Convert cubit (Greek) to fathom
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Fathom
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.253055555555556 fath
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to fath:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 × 0.253055555555556 fath = 3.79583333333333 fath
Cubit (Greek) to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.