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Length/Distance | Convert from fist to mile [Britain, ancient] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (fist) The fist is an informal unit of distance equal approximately to the hand (10 centimeters or 4 inches). The unit represents the width of a clenched fist. Unit Definition (mile [Britain, ancient]) A non metric unit of length; a statute mile, used for distances over land, is defined as 5280 ft.; a nautical mile, used for distances along the surface of the oceans, is defined as one minute of arc measured along the equator, which equals 6080.27 fit or 1.1516 statute miles.
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