Mile
Unit of length used primarily in the United States, but still used as an international unit as well. Formally known as a statute mile, a mile is equal to 5,280 feet or 1.6093 kilometers (km). For additional information and conversion examples, see Mile equivalents and conversions or the various Converting miles to... entries.
Added: Thu Jan 10 2008
Last Modified: Fri Feb 15 2008
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