Convert Russian archin to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Kilometer
1 archin = 0.0007112 km
Example: convert 15 archin to km:
15 archin = 15 × 0.0007112 km = 0.010668 km
Russian Archin to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.