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Length/Distance | Convert from mile [international] to t'sun |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (mile [international]) The mile is one of the most common measurements of distance. It originates from the Latin word for 1000, 'mille'. Originally a mile was the distance a Roman legion could march in 1000 paces. In medieval Britain, several mile units were used, including the modern mile defined as 8 furlongs (1609 meters). Note that French, Scottish and Irish miles varied from the English. In 1592, Parliament defined the statute mile to be 8 furlongs or 1609.344 meters. Unit Definition (t'sun) The t'sun is a Chinese unit of distance equal to 0.1 ch'ih or about 1.41 inches (3.58 centimeters).
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