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Length/Distance | Convert from pie [Spanish] to block [Midwest U.S.] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (pie [Spanish]) The pie is a traditional foot of Spain. The pie equals 1/3 vara or 12 pulgadas. The pie used in Spain is about 27.86 centimeters or 10.97 inches, but in Spanish Latin America the pie is generally longer. Unit Definition (block [Midwest U.S.]) The Block is an informal unit of distance popular in the U.S. A block is the average distance between street intersections in the rectangular street grids common in most American cities. The length of a block in many midwestern USA cities is about 1/16 mile or 100 meters.
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