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 Length/Distance  | Convert from polegada [Portuguese] to chain [Ramsden, engineer] |
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Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (polegada [Portuguese])
The polegada is a Portuguese "inch" unit, equal to 1/12 pé, 2.777 centimeters, or 1.093 inches. Unit Definition (chain [Ramsden, engineer])
The Ramsden chain is quite different to the Gunter chain. The Ramsden chain was commonly used by American surveyors. It equals approximately 100 feet and is also known as the engineer's chain.
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