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  2. File:Guide to common map symbols.svg - Wikipedia

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  3. List of conversion factors - Wikipedia

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    Symbol Definition ≡ exactly equal ≈ approximately equal to ≘ ... square foot equivalent direct radiation: sq ft EDR ≡ 240 BTU IT /h ≈ 70.337 057 W:

  4. Square kilometre - Wikipedia

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    The square kilometre (square kilometer in American spelling; symbol: km 2) is a multiple of the square metre, the SI unit of area or surface area. 1 km 2 is equal to: 1,000,000 square metres (m 2) 100 hectares (ha) It is also approximately equal to: 0.3861 square miles [2] 247.1 acres [3] Conversely: 1 m 2 = 0.000001 (10 −6) km 2; 1 hectare ...

  5. Katha (unit) - Wikipedia

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    In Bihar, one Katha may vary from 720 to 3,267 square feet (ft 2). 1 Bigha = 20 Katha. One katha is divided in 20 dhur. One dhur is subdivided in 20 dhurki. The origin of the term and measurement unit was during the Pala Empire. [1] 1 Decimal = 435.6 square feet & 1 Acre = 100 decimal. [2] [3] In Patna & Arrah, 1 Katha is equal to 1,361.25 ft 2 ...

  6. List of metric units - Wikipedia

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    The nit (nt) is a unit of luminance equal to one candela per metre squared (1 cd⋅m −2). The lambert (L) is a unit of luminance equal to 10 4 /π cd⋅m −2. The lumerg is a unit of luminous energy equal to 10 −7 lumen-seconds (100 nlm s). The talbot (T) is a unit of luminous energy equal to one lumen-second (1 lm⋅s).

  7. List of unusual units of measurement - Wikipedia

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    A board foot is a United States and Canadian unit of approximate volume, used for lumber. It is equivalent to 1 inch × 1 foot × 1 foot (144 cu in or 2,360 cm 3). It is also found in the unit of density pounds per board foot. In Australia and New Zealand the terms super foot or superficial foot were formerly used for this unit. The exact ...

  8. Cartography - Wikipedia

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    Guided by these experiments, the cartographer settles on a design and creates the map, whether in physical or electronic form. Once finished, the map is delivered to its audience. The map reader interprets the symbols and patterns on the map to draw conclusions and perhaps to take action.

  9. Metric system - Wikipedia

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    Here, the base units are the quad, equal to 10 7 m (approximately a quadrant of the Earth's circumference), the eleventhgram, equal to 10 −11 g, and the second. These were chosen so that the corresponding electrical units of potential difference, current and resistance had a convenient magnitude. [36]: 268 [37]: 17