Paris point
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| Paris point | |
|---|---|
| Unit of | Length |
| Symbol | Paris point |
| Conversions | |
| 1 Paris point in ... | ... is equal to ... |
| SI units | 2⁄3 cm |
| Imperial and US customary | 0.262 in |
The Paris point is a unit of length defined as 2⁄3 centimetre (6.67 mm; 0.262 in). It is commonly used for shoe sizes in Continental Europe.
The unit was invented by French shoemakers in the early 1800s.[1] Its origin probably lies in 2⁄3 centimetre being very close to 1⁄4 inch; a French inch pouce-roi is around 27 mm, a quarter of that is 6.7 mm, close to 6.6 mm defined for the Paris point.[2]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Point (disambiguation)
- Barleycorn (unit), used in the English shoe sizing system.
References
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