Mayamatam 5.10

5.10

gṛhādīnāṃ tuhastena yāneca śayanebudhaiḥ
vitastinā vidhātavyaṃ kṣudrāṇāmaṅgulena tu

The measurement of houses and the like is done with the cubit; for a vehicle and a couch, the wise / should do it with the span; for small objects, with the digit;