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1 An abbreviation might be formed using the first and last letter of the complete word.  2 Yard, for example, is abbreviated yd., and quart is abbreviated qt.. 3  Some measurement abbreviations are formed by using the first letter or two (or sometimes three) of the word. 4  Some examples of this are mi. ( 5 mile), in.
Select conversion type: meters => fathoms fathoms => meters. The meter (British spelling: metre; plural form: meters; symbol or abbreviation: m) is a unit of length used in SI system (Metric System).