Convert ligne (Paris line) to caliber (bore)
Selected category: length.
Definition and details for ligne (Paris line):
Paris line is a traditional unit of length equal to 1/12 of a Paris inch (pouce du Roi) or about 2.256 mm. Ligne is still used by French and Swiss wristwatch makers to measure the size of a watch movement.
Definition and details for caliber (bore):
Caliber (cal) is used to express the diameter of the gun barrel (bore). This unit is equal to inch. So 0.38 caliber is referred to a gun with a bore 0.38 inches. Usually when caliber measurements are spoken the decimal point is omitted. So "38 caliber" refers to 0.38 inches.