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Length/Distance | Convert from mile [international] to zeptometer |
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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 (zeptometer) The zeptometre (or zeptometer), symbol: zm, is an SI unit of metric length measurement. 1 zeptometre is 1e-21 metres, which is a very small distance
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