Roman Measurements

Today, we are used to measuring in meters and centimeters. In Antiquity, units of measurement were based on the proportions of the human body.
Here are the length and width of the amphitheater in Roman units of measurement. Find the equivalent in meters!

6,670in fingers
digitus (finger) :about 2 cm
297in cubits
cubitum or cubitus (cubit) :about 45 cm
m

338in feet
pes (foot) :about 30 cm
69pace
passus (pace) :about 1.47 m
m
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