Convert mile to long reed
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Long Reed
1 mi, mi(Int) = 502.857142857143 long reed
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to long reed:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 502.857142857143 long reed = 7542.85714285714 long reed
Mile to Long Reed Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.