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De Reis om de Wereld

Chapter 25: Herleiding van eenige in dit werk voorkomende Engelsche maten en gewichten.
By Charles Darwin
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This work chronicles the extensive journey undertaken by a naturalist aboard a British naval vessel, detailing observations in natural history and geology across various regions encountered during the expedition. The narrative reflects on the significance of the voyage, which profoundly influenced the author's scientific theories, particularly regarding evolution and natural selection. It includes descriptions of diverse ecosystems, geological formations, and the flora and fauna observed, while also providing insights into the challenges faced during the journey. The text serves both as a travelogue and a scientific account, aiming to engage a general audience with its findings and experiences.

Herleiding van eenige in dit werk voorkomende Engelsche maten en gewichten.

1 Foot (12 inches) 30.48 cm.
1 Square foot (144 □ inches) 929.014 qcm.
1 Inch (10 lines, vroeger 12 lines) 2.54 cm.
1 Square inch 6.451 qcm.
1 Land yard (in Hertford) = 3 feet 91.44 cm.
1 Yard (als winkelmaat) = 4 quarters 91.44 cm.
1 Square yard 0.836 qm.
1 English ell = 5 quarters 114.30 cm.
1 Fathom = 6 feet 182.88 cm.
1 Statute mile of British mile (algemeen “Engelsche mijl” genoemd) = 5280 feet 1609.330 m.
1 English mile = 5000 feet 1523.986 m.
1 Nautical mile of Geographical mile = 1/60 Equatorgraad (1/60 van 111.2979 kilom.) 1854.965 m.
1 League = 3 Miles 3 British miles 4827.989 m.
3 London miles 4571.959 m.
3 Nautical miles 5564.895 m.
1 Mile of land of Square Statute Mile = 640 acres 258.994 ha.
2.58994 qkm.
1 Square Geographical Mile = 3.44090 qkm.
1 Acre (of land) = 4 roods 40.468 aren.
1 Admiralty knot = 6080 feet 1853.167 m. per uur.
1 Pound (Avoirdupois—Handelsgewicht) = 16 ounces 453.593 g.
1 Ounce 28.350 g.
1 Ton = 2240 pounds 1016.048 kg.
1 Imperial gallon 4.544 lit.