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Length/Distance | Convert from rute [Germany] to verst |
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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 (verst) An obsolete Russian unit of length. It is defined as being 500 sazhen long, which makes a verst equal to 3500 feet (1066.8 metres).
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