Area
The ordinary units used for land measurement were:
| Unit | Greek name | Equal to | Metric equivalent | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pous | ποῦς | 0.095 m2 | square foot | |
| hexapodēs | ἑξαπόδης | 36 podes | 3.42 m2 | |
| akaina | ἄκαινα | 100 podes | 9.50 m2 | |
| hēmiektos | ἡμίεκτος | 8331⁄3 podes | 79.2 m2 | |
| hektos | ἕκτος | 16662⁄3 podes | 158.3 m2 | a sixth of a plethron |
| aroura | ἄρουρα | 2500 podes | 237.5 m2 | |
| plethron | πλέθρον | 10000 podes | 950 m2 | |
| Except where noted, based on Smith (1851). Metric equivalents are approximate. | ||||
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