| DrBuck Posted on 29/12 11:12 | |
| How big is a 'Block'? | |
As in the American unit of measurement? | |
| phill6 Posted on 29/12 11:13 | |
| re: How big is a 'Block'? | |
isnt it just each road that goes horizontally/vertically counts as one block? | |
| DrBuck Posted on 29/12 11:27 | |
| re: How big is a 'Block'? | |
That's not very accurate though is it? When someone says something is about 'sixteen blocks' away it implies a specific distance. | |
| phill6 Posted on 29/12 12:42 | |
| re: How big is a 'Block'? | |
no, it implies a specific number of left turns away for instance still not saying its correct --- Post edited by phill6 on 29/12 12:42 --- | |
| The_GOAT Posted on 29/12 13:03 | |
| re: How big is a 'Block'? | |
The best thing to do would be to buy a trundle wheel. | |
| PhillyMac Posted on 29/12 13:06 | |
| re: How big is a 'Block'? | |
Americans use 'block' like Brits might say "at the end of our street". It's not precise but it gives you and idea. Typically, I'd say around 50 yards to the block. If you're in New York, it's critical to ask "Avenue blocks or street blocks?". Avenue blocks are about 4 times longer than street blocks. | |
