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==Length== | ==Length== | ||
:1 [[kilometer]] = 0.621 [[mile]] | :1 [[kilometer]] = 0.621 [[mile]] | ||
| − | :1 [[meter]] = | + | :1 [[meter]] = 3.28 [[foot|feet]] = 39.37 [[inches]] |
:1 [[centimeter]] = 0.3937 [[inches]] | :1 [[centimeter]] = 0.3937 [[inches]] | ||
| − | For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7") | + | For example, 2 meters = 78.74 inches (just under 6'7"). 8 kilometers is 5 miles. |
| − | == | + | ==Mass== |
<small>Note that scientists make a distinction between [[weight and mass]].</small> | <small>Note that scientists make a distinction between [[weight and mass]].</small> | ||
:1 [[kilogram]] = 2.2 [[pound]]s | :1 [[kilogram]] = 2.2 [[pound]]s | ||
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| + | See also: | ||
| + | *[[English to Metric conversions]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Measurements]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:07, June 24, 2016
Length
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.
See also: