Ancient Greek Hand Measures

In today's world of laser levels and tape measures, it's a wonder how the ancients were able to build anything, let alone complete some of the greatest architectual acheivements in history. So how did they do it? With standard measurements, of course! But how do you measure something without a yardstick or a ruler? Well, you use what you got...

Ancient Greek Hand Measures

4 fingers.........................1 palm
12 fingers........................1 span
16 fingers........................1 foot
24 fingers........................1 cubit

Coincidentally, a "finger" measured 0.76 inches.