What is a Roman actus?

The Roman actus is an ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 metres, used in land surveying and measurement.

How does the Greek cubit relate to the Roman actus?

One Roman actus equals approximately 76.66 Greek cubits, allowing conversion between these historic length units.

Why are these conversions useful?

They help in archaeological research and historical studies by translating measurements between Roman and Greek standards.

How to Convert from Roman Actus to Cubit (Greek) | Online Length Converter

Easily convert measurements from Roman actus to Greek cubit using this online tool. Understand ancient length units for archaeology, restoration, and historical studies.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert the ancient Roman unit of length, the actus, into the Greek cubit unit. It is designed to help interpret and compare historical measurements used in archaeology, classical studies, and related fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in Roman actus that you want to convert.
Select 'Roman actus' as the input unit and 'Cubit (Greek)' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Greek cubits.

Key Features

Converts Roman actus units to Greek cubit (historical length units).
Browser-based, simple, and user-friendly interface.
Supports interpretation of ancient land measurements for research and restoration.

Examples

1 Roman actus equals approximately 76.66 Greek cubits.
2 Roman actus converts to about 153.33 Greek cubits.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting Roman land measurements in terms of Greek units for archaeological analysis.
Translating surveying lengths from Roman to Greek standards in historical research.
Comparing ancient measurements for classical studies and comparative architecture.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for academic, archaeological, or historical purposes.
Be aware that these ancient units vary regionally and historically, so treat results as approximate.
Cross-reference with archaeological data for better interpretation of measurements.

Limitations

Greek cubit lengths varied over time and place, so conversion is approximate.
Roman actus itself is an approximate measure, limiting precision.
These units are obsolete and primarily of academic interest, not for modern measurement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman actus?: The Roman actus is an ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 metres, used in land surveying and measurement.
How does the Greek cubit relate to the Roman actus?: One Roman actus equals approximately 76.66 Greek cubits, allowing conversion between these historic length units.
Why are these conversions useful?: They help in archaeological research and historical studies by translating measurements between Roman and Greek standards.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 metres, used primarily in land measurement.
Cubit (Greek): An ancient unit of length based on the forearm length, typically around 0.45 to 0.47 metres, used in historical metrology.
Actus quadratus: A square with sides equal to one Roman actus, used as a land area measure approximately 1,260 m².

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the Roman actus measure?

Weight

Length

Area

Approximately how many Greek cubits equal 1 Roman actus?

150

In which contexts is this conversion primarily used?

Modern construction

Historical and archaeological research

Cooking measurements

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