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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 30: TABLE II. ROMAN MEASURES OF LENGTH.
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An abridged alphabetical reference of Greek and Roman antiquities provides concise entries on the material culture, public institutions, religious rites, law, and everyday life of the classical world. Entries define terms, describe objects and practices, and outline social, political, and military structures, often noting linguistic forms and pronunciation. Illustrations and tables supplement the text, while cross-references and footnotes point to fuller discussions and sources for further study.

TABLE II.
ROMAN MEASURES OF LENGTH.

I. Smaller Measures. Feet. Inches.
Digitus ·7281
1⅓ Uncia or Pollex ·9708
4 3 Palmus 2·9124
12 9 3 Palmus Major (of late times) 8·7372
16 12 4 1⅓ Pes 11·6496
20 15 5 1⅔ Palmipes 1 2·562  
24 18 6 2 1⅕ Cubitus 1 5·4744

N.B.—Approximate Values. The Roman Uncia, Pes, and Cubitus only fall short of our Inch, Foot, and Foot and a half, by less than 1-10th, 4-10ths, and 6-10ths of an inch respectively.