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 Length/Distance  | Convert from rute [Germany] to zoll [Germany] |
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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 (zoll [Germany])
The zoll ia a traditional German inch, equal to 1/12 fuss. Originally the zoll was equal to 1.037 inches (about 2.634 centimeters). There's no change in the plural.
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