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About these units
Millimeter (mm)
A millimeter is one-thousandth of a meter and is used extensively in fields that require fine control and precision. Engineers and machinists frequently rely on millimeters in technical drawings and machining specifications, since the unit supports very precise tolerances without resorting to decimals. In construction, millimeters provide clarity for component dimensions, door and window fittings, and joinery work. Millimeters are also critical in medical imaging (such as CT or MRI slice thickness), entomology, electronics, and automotive design. Many mechanical failures or malfunctions arise from deviations of only a few millimeters—highlighting the importance of precision. On a more everyday level, rainfall measurements and snow depth reports often use millimeters for accuracy.
League (Statute) (st.league)
The statute league was historically defined as 3 statute miles (~4.828 km). It originated as a measure of distance a person could travel on foot in about an hour. Leagues were widely used in exploration, mapping, and maritime navigation prior to the universal adoption of standardized miles and kilometers. They also appear extensively in literature, conveying narrative distances in a way more relatable to the human scale. Though obsolete in modern usage, the statute league provides cultural and historical context for maps, journals, and records from the 16th through 19th centuries.