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Length/Distance | Convert from decimeter to block [South, West U.S.] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (decimeter) The decimeter (or decimetre) a fairly common metric unit of distance equal to 10 centimeters or 3.9370 inches. The decimeter is very close to the hand, a traditional English unit. Unit Definition (block [South, West 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 is about 1/10 mile (160 meters) in USA cities in the South and West.
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