Convert hand to cubit (Greek)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)], or Convert cubit (Greek) to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Cubit (Greek)
1 hand = 0.21953896816685 cubit (Greek)
Example: convert 15 hand to cubit (Greek):
15 hand = 15 × 0.21953896816685 cubit (Greek) = 3.29308452250274 cubit (Greek)
Hand to Cubit (Greek) Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.