Body measurements Info

What an interesting post. Although its a nonstandard unit of measurement its conveniently with you all the time. Throughout history people have been using themselves to measure length. An example how big is the screenpaper in front of you. Your body ruler a users manual congratulations on being a human ruler. Wiki user 2017 10 08 104509.

Its fundamental unit of length was the meter which while similar to the yard used in the english system was actually rooted in something concrete namely one millionth of the distance from one of the earths poles to the equator. Mooredu telugu elbow to the finger tips about 18 jaanedu stretch the palm and the distance between the thumb and the little finger. Devin johnston on january 21 2009 259 am. They were in fact used till a few centuries ago. The width of your own palm the length of your own foot and so on. Another measurement that i use is an inch made by bending my ring finger into a tabletop shape.

These estimates are just that. What are the advantages of body parts in measurement. Yes there are now fingerprints on my screen. What body parts are used in measurement. At best you can approximate. A more accurate way use your body parts to estimate length is to know your own measurements.

The romans used this measurement and so can you. My screen is about 45 palms by 35 palms. Related to the last point the french word for inch is pouce which also. Then wherever you are. Measurement errors can range from 355 body fat. It might also help you remember the measurements because you have to use parts of your body instead of inches feet and yards.

A 3 d body scan is relatively quick and. The bones they use are the leg the thigh and the spine. Your body can be used as a measuring tool when you dont have a measuring tape conveniently with you. The metric system was chiefly a product of french scientists in the wake of their nations own revolution in 1789. The way to get a true measurement though is by using a body fat caliper. Lengths in some non standard units.

10 responses to body parts as tools of measurement chris on january 21 2009 136 am. There are virtually no advantages. Measuring the circumference of certain body parts is a simple method of body fat. All the words below are telugu words and are still in use.