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 Length/Distance  | Convert from toise to douzieme [watchmaking] |
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Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (toise)
A linear measure used by the French in the old regime. A toise is equal to 76.71 English inches, 6.39 English feet or 1.9490 meters. Unit Definition (douzieme [watchmaking])
The douzieme is a traditional unit of distance used in watchmaking. The word is French for "twelfth," and a douzième is equal to 1/12 Swiss ligne. This is about 188 micrometers (microns) or 7.4 mils.
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