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7.92 | inches...................... | 1 link |
100 | links, or............. | 1 chain (ch.) |
66 | feet, or............... | |
22 | yards, or................ | |
4 | poles........... | |
10 | chains..................... | 1 furlong (fur.) |
80 | chains, or.............. | 1 mile |
8 | furlongs.................. | |
 
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