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Length/Distance | Convert from line [small] to league [UK] |
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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 (league [UK]) The league became a common unit of measurement throughout western Europe, although its length varied greatly from region to region. It was originally intended to represent the distance a person could walk in an hour. In many cases it was equal to 3 miles, (note that the definition of a mile also varied from region to region). At sea, the league was often equal to 3 nautical miles, which is 1/20 degree or 5556 meters (metres). In the USA and Great Britain, the league is defined to be 3 statute miles on land, or 3 nautical miles at sea.
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