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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 32: TABLE IV. 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 IV.
ROMAN MEASURES OF LENGTH.

II. Larger Measures.—Land and Itinerary. Miles. Feet. Inches.
Pes 11·6496
Cubitus 1 5·4744
1⅔ Gradus, or Pes Sestertius 2 5·124
5 3⅓ 2 Passus 4 10·248
10 6⅔ 4 2 Decempeda, or Pertica 9 8·496
120 80 48 24 12 Actus (in length) 116 5·952
5000 3333⅓ 2000 1000 500 41⅔ Mille Passuum 4854
7500 5000 3000 1500 750 62½ Gallic Leuga 1 2003
375,000 250,000 150,000 75,000 37,500 3125 75 50 Degree[6] 68 5110

N.B.—The Roman mile only differs from the English by less than 1-10th.