What is a foot (US survey)?

A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in U.S. land surveying defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, and differs slightly from the international foot.

What does the aln unit represent?

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

Why convert from foot (US survey) to aln?

Converting enables accurate interpretation of measurements in historical, cadastral, or architectural records where these different units were used.

How to Convert from Foot (US survey) [ft] to Aln

Convert length measurements from the U.S. survey foot to the historical Scandinavian unit aln with our easy-to-use online converter.

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Foot (US survey) [ft]	Aln

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Aln Conversion Table
Foot (US survey) [ft]	Aln

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from the U.S. survey foot, a unit historically used in American land surveying, into the aln, a traditional Scandinavian measure for cloth and distances.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in foot (US survey) you want to convert.
Select the conversion direction from foot (US survey) to aln.
Click convert to get the equivalent measurement in aln.
Review the converted results and use them for your historical or surveying needs.

Key Features

Converts from foot (US survey) to aln using an exact conversion rate.
Supports understanding of historical and legacy measurement data.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Provides examples for practical reference and clarity.

Examples

10 foot (US survey) equals approximately 5.133243799 aln.
50 foot (US survey) equals approximately 25.666218995 aln.

Common Use Cases

Translating U.S. land surveying lengths to Scandinavian historical units for textile measurement.
Referencing old architectural dimensions in Scandinavian countries.
Interpreting legacy cadastral and legal records involving different length standards.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool when working with historical documents or datasets from the U.S. and Scandinavia.
Ensure that foot measurements are based on the US survey foot for accurate conversion.
Consider variations in aln length depending on country and historical period for precise interpretation.

Limitations

The aln's exact length varies historically and regionally, which can impact conversion accuracy.
The foot (US survey) differs slightly from the international foot, so using the correct unit is essential.
Conversion relevance is mainly for historical or legacy contexts, not modern measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot (US survey)?: A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in U.S. land surveying defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, and differs slightly from the international foot.
What does the aln unit represent?: The aln is a historical Scandinavian unit of length, traditionally used for measuring cloth and distances, with varying lengths by country and period.
Why convert from foot (US survey) to aln?: Converting enables accurate interpretation of measurements in historical, cadastral, or architectural records where these different units were used.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A unit of length historically used in U.S. surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Aln: A traditional Scandinavian unit of length used for measuring cloth and distances, with length varying by country and historical period.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor used to convert one unit of measure to another; here, 1 foot (US survey) equals 0.5133243799 aln.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the foot (US survey) primarily used for?

Modern international travel distances

U.S. land surveying and mapping

Textile measurement in Scandinavia

What does the aln measure historically?

Land elevation

Lengths of cloth and distances in Scandinavia

U.S. property boundaries

Why is the foot (US survey) different from the international foot?

Because it is defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters for surveying accuracy

Because it is based on historical Scandinavian units

Because it is an informal measurement unit

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