The romans used this measurement and so can you. At best you can approximate. A 3 d body scan is relatively quick and. Measuring the circumference of certain body parts is a simple method of body fat. The bones they use are the leg the thigh and the spine. Related to the last point the french word for inch is pouce which also.
Lengths in some non standard units. 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. An example how big is the screenpaper in front of you. Yes there are now fingerprints on my screen. Although its a nonstandard unit of measurement its conveniently with you all the time. It might also help you remember the measurements because you have to use parts of your body instead of inches feet and yards.
My screen is about 45 palms by 35 palms. The metric system was chiefly a product of french scientists in the wake of their nations own revolution in 1789. Devin johnston on january 21 2009 259 am. Your body can be used as a measuring tool when you dont have a measuring tape conveniently with you. Then wherever you are. These estimates are just that.
What are the advantages of body parts in measurement. All the words below are telugu words and are still in use. 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. A more accurate way use your body parts to estimate length is to know your own measurements. 10 responses to body parts as tools of measurement chris on january 21 2009 136 am.
Measurement errors can range from 355 body fat. Throughout history people have been using themselves to measure length. Your body ruler a users manual congratulations on being a human ruler. Wiki user 2017 10 08 104509. What body parts are used in measurement. The way to get a true measurement though is by using a body fat caliper.
There are virtually no advantages. What an interesting post. Mooredu telugu elbow to the finger tips about 18 jaanedu stretch the palm and the distance between the thumb and the little finger. Another measurement that i use is an inch made by bending my ring finger into a tabletop shape.