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Length/Distance | Convert from line [small] to gnat's eye |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (line [small]) The line [small] is a unit of distance equal to 1/14 inch, used in printing and advertising. This usage is short for agate line. Unit Definition (gnat's eye) The gnat's eye is an idiomatic "unit" of distance; it's common to hear that something is "as small as a gnat's eye". In fact, the eyes of typical gnats tend to have diameters similar in size to a hair's breadth: roughly 100-150 micrometers (0.10-0.15 millimeters).
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