5 Questions
Which unit of length measurement is defined as the measure from the tip of your little finger to the tip of your thumb when your hand is stretched out?
Hand-span
What is the width of an adult human male fingertip called?
Digit
Which unit of length measurement is defined as the measure of distance from the tip of one’s elbow to the tip of the middle finger when your arm is extended?
Cubit
Which unit of length measurement is defined as the measure of distance from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe?
Foot
What is a pace?
A linear distance measure of a person’s extended walk
Study Notes
Traditional Units of Length Measurement
- A span is defined as the measure from the tip of your little finger to the tip of your thumb when your hand is stretched out.
- A finger breadth is the width of an adult human male fingertip.
- A cubit is the measure of distance from the tip of one's elbow to the tip of the middle finger when your arm is extended.
- A foot is the measure of distance from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe.
- A pace is a unit of length measurement, typically equal to 5 feet or the length of a stride.
Test your knowledge of indigenous methods of measurements in this quiz! Learn about traditional measurement units for length, mass, and time that have been passed down through generations. Explore the unique ways different cultures measure distance, weight, and time.
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