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Length/Distance | Convert from finger to metric mile [high school] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (finger) The finger is a traditional unit of distance equal to 2 nails or 4.5 inches (11.43 centimeters). This unit represents the length of the middle finger, from the tip to the joint where the finger is attached to the hand. Unit Definition (metric mile [high school]) A metric mile is a distance of 1,500 meters. This distance is used when it is desirable to approximate the statute mile, yet also desirable to use a convenient round number in SI or metric units. A statute mile is actually 1,609.347 meters.
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