An aln is a historical Scandinavian unit of length used for measuring cloth and distances, with its length varying by country and period.

Why use the US survey mile instead of the international mile?

The US survey mile is used in cadastral surveys and geodetic data in the US to maintain consistency with legacy measurements and legal descriptions.

Can the conversion from aln to mile (US survey) vary?

Yes, because the aln length varied regionally and historically, contextual verification is important to ensure accuracy.

How to Convert from Aln to Mile (US survey) [mi]

Convert length measurements from the historical Scandinavian aln to the US survey mile using our easy-to-use online converter. Ideal for historical research, surveying, and mapping.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms length values from the Scandinavian aln, a traditional measurement used in cloth and architectural records, to the US survey mile, a precise surveying unit used in the United States for cadastral and mapping purposes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in aln you wish to convert.
Select aln as your source unit and mile (US survey) [mi] as your target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent distance in US survey miles.
Review the results and apply them to your historical or surveying projects.

Key Features

Converts aln to US survey mile accurately based on historical definitions.
Supports conversion for land surveying, mapping, and historical document interpretation.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Provides clear examples for quick understanding.

Examples

10 aln equals 0.003689557 mile (US survey).
1000 aln converts to 0.3689557 mile (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical Scandinavian textile measurements in modern units.
Converting old building dimensions from Scandinavian countries for restoration projects.
Translating historical cadastral records into US customary survey units for legal and mapping accuracy.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the regional context of aln measurements due to historical variations in its length.
Ensure the mile in use is specified as the US survey mile to avoid confusion with the international mile.
Use this converter for reconciling historical measurements with modern surveying datasets.

Limitations

Aln lengths differed by time and location, so exact conversions need contextual confirmation.
The US survey mile is slightly different from the international mile; improper unit selection may affect precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an aln?: An aln is a historical Scandinavian unit of length used for measuring cloth and distances, with its length varying by country and period.
Why use the US survey mile instead of the international mile?: The US survey mile is used in cadastral surveys and geodetic data in the US to maintain consistency with legacy measurements and legal descriptions.
Can the conversion from aln to mile (US survey) vary?: Yes, because the aln length varied regionally and historically, contextual verification is important to ensure accuracy.

Key Terminology

Aln: A traditional Scandinavian unit of length historically used for measuring cloth and architectural dimensions, varying regionally between countries.
Mile (US survey): A unit of length equal to 5,280 US survey feet used in the United States for accurate land surveying and geodetic measurements.
Cadastral: Related to the recording of property boundaries and land ownership in surveying and legal documents.

Quick Knowledge Check

What was the main use of the aln historically?

Measuring agricultural land

Measuring cloth and textiles

Measuring liquids

How many US survey feet are in one US survey mile?

5,000 feet

5,280 feet

6,000 feet

Why must you be careful when converting using the US survey mile?

It is the same as the international mile

It differs slightly from the international mile

It is larger than the Scandinavian aln

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