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==Length==
 
==Length==
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:1 [[kilometer]] = 1,609.3 [[feet]]
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:1 [[kilometer]] = 0.621 [[mile]]
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:1 [[meter]] = 39.37 [[inches]]
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:1 [[meter]] = 3.28 [[foot|feet]] = 39.37 [[inches]]
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:1 [[centimeter]] = 2.54 [[inches]]
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:1 [[centimeter]] = 0.3937 [[inches]]
  
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For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7")
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For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7"). 8 kilometers is 5 miles.
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==Mass==
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<small>Note that scientists make a distinction between [[weight and mass]].</small>
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:1 [[kilogram]] = 2.2 [[pound]]s
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See also:
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*[[English to Metric conversions]]
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[[Category:Measurements]]

Latest revision as of 14:07, June 24, 2016

Length

1 kilometer = 0.621 mile
1 meter = 3.28 feet = 39.37 inches
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches

For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7"). 8 kilometers is 5 miles.

Mass

Note that scientists make a distinction between weight and mass.

1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds

See also: