Etäisyysmittoina

Etäisyysmittoina refers to the use of units of measurement for distance within a Finnish context. These units can be broadly categorized into traditional, metric, and other systems.

Historically, Finland employed a variety of traditional units, often influenced by Swedish and Russian systems. Examples include the peninkulma (a historical unit of distance, roughly equivalent to a Swedish mile), the virsta, and the kyynärä. These units were commonly used in everyday life and land surveying before the widespread adoption of the metric system.

The metric system, based on the meter, is now the standard in Finland, as in most countries. Kilometers, meters, centimeters, and millimeters are used for all official measurements and in scientific and technical applications. The transition to the metric system was a gradual process, with official adoption occurring in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In addition to these, English units like miles and feet might occasionally be encountered, particularly in contexts related to international travel or older documentation. However, for general purposes and official communication in Finland, the metric system is universally employed. The concept of etäisyysmittoina encompasses the understanding and application of these diverse units, with a strong emphasis on the dominant metric system in contemporary use.