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Length/Distance | Convert from douzieme [print] to rute [Germany] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (douzieme [print]) The douzième is a traditional unit of distance used in watchmaking. The word is French for "twelfth," and a douzième is equal to 1/12 Swiss ligne, about 188 micrometers (microns) or 7.4 mils. Unit Definition (rute [Germany]) The rute is a traditional German unit of distance corresponding to the English rod. In fact, "rute" is the German word for rod. The rute had varying lengths, as short as 10 fuss (German feet) and as long as 16 fuss. This could be anywhere from about 3 meters to 4.5 meters.
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