Object: Foot - voet

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The voet or 'foot' was a unit of measure equal to approximately 12 inches depending upon which system was used.

The duim or 'thumb' was approximately 1 inch.

Rhinelandse voet = 12 duimen, 12.36 inches, or 0.3139 meters

Amsterdamse voet = 11 duimen or 11.143 inches