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How did Leonardo da Vinci measure small measurements, like inches, cm, mm?

Did he have rulers like we have today? Was the metric system around during that time? I did find he used an English system, but it was for larger measurements. 

Posted - May 13, 2017
Tag : #math #history art

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  • 53509


    I'm sure there was a measuring system in place back then, but if not, ol' Leo was so prolific that he probably would have invented it.

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      May 13, 2017 5:38 PM MDT
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  • 2515
    @Randy, of course, you are right. I just wanted to see what he used. I know he measured every inch of the body mathematically. An inch was probably the distance from the tip of the thumb to where it bends. Thanks! 
      May 15, 2017 9:23 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    he mustve had some kind of ruler like we do today
      May 14, 2017 5:36 PM MDT
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