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Cubit (Greek)


The Greek cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the forearm’s length—from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. In ancient Greece, it typically measured about 18 to 20 inches (approximately 45 to 50 centimeters), though the exact length could vary by region and period.


The Greek cubit was widely used in architecture, construction, and land measurement. It played a crucial role in building temples, monuments, and other structures in classical Greece.


Key points:



  • Greek cubit ≈ 18 to 20 inches (45–50 cm)



  • Based on the length of the forearm



  • Used in ancient Greek construction and land surveying



  • Important for classical architecture and engineering



This unit reflects how ancient civilizations used the human body as a natural measuring tool before standardized systems.



Vara Castellana


The vara castellana is a traditional Spanish unit of length that was widely used in Spain and its former colonies. It is roughly equivalent to 0.8359 meters (about 32.9 inches).


The vara castellana was commonly used in land measurement, construction, and textiles. Its length could vary slightly by region and time, but the standardized vara castellana became an important reference for legal and commercial measurements.


Key points:



  • 1 vara castellana ≈ 0.8359 meters (32.9 inches)



  • Used extensively in Spain and Spanish America



  • Common in land surveying, building, and textile measurement



  • Predecessor to modern metric units in Spanish-speaking countries



Though largely replaced by the metric system, the vara castellana remains relevant in historical documents and land records.



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