What is a fingerbreadth?

A fingerbreadth is an informal unit equal roughly to the width of an adult finger, typically about 1.5 to 2 centimeters.

Where is the pole unit commonly used?

The pole is traditionally used in British surveying and land measurement, often found in historical property documents.

Can I use this conversion for precise measurements?

No, because fingerbreadths vary between people and poles are historical units, conversions are approximate and not suitable for precision needs.

Convert Fingerbreadth to Pole - Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert length measurements from fingerbreadths to poles using our straightforward and browser-based tool. Ideal for quick informal measures and historical land surveying units.

Fingerbreadth

Pole

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Fingerbreadth to Pole Conversion Table

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Fingerbreadth to Pole Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change length values measured in fingerbreadths into poles, blending informal traditional measuring with historical surveying units. It supports interpreting old land measurements and rough length estimates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the number of fingerbreadths you wish to convert
Select 'fingerbreadth' as your input unit and 'pole' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in poles
Use the result to interpret or update measurements in historical or practical applications

Key Features

Converts from fingerbreadths to poles with ease
Supports length measurement in both informal and historical units
Browser-based and simple to use without installation
Useful for tailoring, clinical, gardening, and surveying contexts
Includes examples for practical understanding

Examples

10 fingerbreadths convert to approximately 0.0379 poles
50 fingerbreadths convert to approximately 0.1894 poles

Common Use Cases

Taking quick, informal length measurements in woodworking or tailoring
Describing distances during clinical examinations
Providing rough planting depth instructions in gardening
Interpreting historical land survey data measured in poles
Updating cadastral records from old survey units to modern equivalents

Tips & Best Practices

Use fingerbreadths for rough approximations where precision is less critical
Rely on poles mainly in historical or surveying contexts
Treat conversions as approximate due to fingerbreadth variability
Verify results when applying to legal or formal land measurements
Keep in mind that fingerbreadth length may vary between individuals

Limitations

Fingerbreadths vary depending on the individual, making them imprecise units
Poles are traditional and have limited contemporary usage
Conversions should be considered approximate and contextual
Not suitable for high-precision engineering or legal measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fingerbreadth?: A fingerbreadth is an informal unit equal roughly to the width of an adult finger, typically about 1.5 to 2 centimeters.
Where is the pole unit commonly used?: The pole is traditionally used in British surveying and land measurement, often found in historical property documents.
Can I use this conversion for precise measurements?: No, because fingerbreadths vary between people and poles are historical units, conversions are approximate and not suitable for precision needs.

Key Terminology

Fingerbreadth: An informal, non-standard unit of length approximating the width of an adult human finger, used for rough measurements.
Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
Conversion Rate: A specific factor used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 Fingerbreadth equals 0.0037878788 Poles.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate modern equivalent length of one pole?

5.0292 metres

3 metres

10 metres

Which measurement is informal and varies between individuals?

Pole

Fingerbreadth

Foot

For what type of documents are poles commonly found?

Historical land deeds

Medical records

Cooking recipes

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