Units of Measurement
Useful tidbits regarding distance and measurements.
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Unit Name
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Defined As
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| Fathoms |
6 Feet |
Depth of water or lengths of cable. Originally defined as
the span of outstretched arms from fingertip to fingertip |
| Furlongs |
1/8 Mile |
Measure of distance used in Villages and also horse races. |
| Kilometers |
.621371192238 Miles |
Large Scale Continents and Countries |
| Stadia Roman |
0.92 Miles |
Large Scale Continents and Countries |
| Miles |
5280 Feet |
Large Scale Continents and Countries |
| Nautical Miles |
1.15077944802 Miles |
Large Scale Oceans. Used by Ships. 1/60th of a degree on the
surface of the earth. |
| Leagues |
3 Miles |
Large Scale Continents and Countries |
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Travel Time
assuming favorable conditions and an 8-10 hour stretch
of travel time.
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| One day on foot on rugged terrain, burdened . |
5 Miles |
Rough/steep ground, snow, forests; 40-80 pounds of gear. |
| One day on foot, burdened |
10 Miles |
Physically fit individuals; 40-80 pounds of gear. |
| One day on foot, rugged terrain. light burden |
15 Miles |
Rough/steep ground, snow, forests; no more than 40 pounds
burden. |
| One day on foot . |
25 Miles |
Physically fit individuals; light burden (no more than 40
pounds of gear); normal terrain (open ground, scrub, lightly forested). |
| One day on a wagon |
20 Miles |
Horse drawn wagon; road or level open terrain. |
| One day on a war horse |
30 Miles |
Riding a heavy or draft mount; burdened with armor and war
gear. |
| One day on a horse |
50 Miles |
Riding a light or medium mount; normal terrain (open ground,
scrub, desert, lightly forested). |
| One day on a oared galley |
35 Miles |
Sailing a river 40' wide or more; calm ocean currents; navigable
and familiar body; favorable wind conditions. |
| One day on a sailed galley |
65 Miles |
Sailing a river 40' wide or more; calm ocean currents; navigable
and familiar body; favorable wind conditions. |
