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Roman Actus

The actus was an ancient Roman unit of length used primarily in land measurement. It is approximately 120 Roman feet, which equals about 35.5 meters (around 116.5 feet).

The actus was often used to define dimensions of fields and plots of land. It was also part of Roman surveying practices, helping organize land division and property boundaries.

Key facts:

1 actus = 120 Roman feet ≈ 35.5 meters
Used in Roman land surveying and agriculture
Essential for measuring fields and agricultural plots
Reflects the Roman emphasis on precise land division

The actus highlights the sophistication of Roman engineering and property management in their time.

Handbreadth

A handbreadth is a traditional unit of length based on the width of a human hand, typically measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended. It was commonly used in ancient and medieval times for everyday measurements.

The handbreadth is generally about 3 to 4 inches (approximately 7.5 to 10 centimeters), though the exact length could vary by culture and era.
It served as a practical, easy-to-use measure in tailoring, construction, and daily life before standardized units were established.
The handbreadth is one of several body-based units, like the span and palm, reflecting how humans used their own bodies for measuring.

Summary:

About 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm)
Based on the width of an extended hand
Used historically in various cultures
Practical for informal, everyday measurement

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