Convert line (button makers) to step (U.S. marching 8 by 5)
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Definition and details for line (button makers):
U.S. button maker use the "line" unit of length to measure buttons. This unit is equal to 1/40 inch or 0.635 mm. It was probably introduced by German immigrants, who used since ninth century a different version of "ligne" equal to 1/40 inch to measure buttons.
Definition and details for step (U.S. marching 8 by 5):
U.S. marching bands use a shorter step equal to 22.5 inches or 57.15 cm. In this case 8 steps are made every 5 yards.