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Length/Distance | Convert from rute [Germany] to thou |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (rute [Germany]) The rute is a traditional German unit of distance corresponding to the English rod. In fact, "rute" is the German word for rod. The rute had varying lengths, as short as 10 fuss (German feet) and as long as 16 fuss. This could be anywhere from about 3 meters to 4.5 meters. Unit Definition (thou) An inch is an Imperial unit of length. Sweden also briefly had a "decimal inch" based on the metric system: see below for more.
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