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Length/Distance | Convert from sadzhen to pie [Texas] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (sadzhen) The sadzhen is a traditional Russian unit of distance corresponding roughly to the English fathom and French toise. Early in the 1700s, Czar Peter the Great fixed the length of the sadzhen at exactly 7 English feet. This equals 3 arshin or 2.1336 meters. Sagene is an older transliteration of the Russian word. Unit Definition (pie [Texas]) The pie is a traditional foot of Spain. The pie equals 1/3 vara or 12 pulgadas. In Texas, 1/3 vara is 11 1/9 inches or 28.22 centimeters.
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