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Length/Distance | Convert from arms-length to block [East U.S.] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (arms-length) An Arms length is standardized as a unit of distance equal to approximately 70 centimeters, or 28 inches. An arms length is the same as the modern Italian Braccio and very similar to the Turkish Pik. Unit Definition (block [East U.S.]) The Block is an informal unit of distance popular in the U.S. A block is the average distance between street intersections in the rectangular street grids common in most American cities. The length of a block in Eastern USA is about 1/20 mile or 80 meters.
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