Convert ell to cubit (Greek)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)], or Convert cubit (Greek) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Cubit (Greek)
1 ell = 2.46981339187706 cubit (Greek)
Example: convert 15 ell to cubit (Greek):
15 ell = 15 × 2.46981339187706 cubit (Greek) = 37.0472008781559 cubit (Greek)
Ell to Cubit (Greek) Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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.