What is the foot (US survey) unit?

The foot (US survey) is a length unit historically used in U.S. surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.

Why convert foot (US survey) to long reed?

This conversion helps interpret historic land records and maps that used the long reed in regional surveying.

Is the long reed length consistent everywhere?

No, the long reed varied by locality and historical period, so conversions can be approximate.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from the U.S. survey foot to the traditional long reed unit used historically in land surveying and mapping.

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Long reed Conversion Table

Foot (US survey) [ft]	Long reed

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Long reed Conversion Table
Foot (US survey) [ft]	Long reed

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform measurements from the U.S. survey foot, a unit used historically in U.S. land surveying, into the long reed, a traditional and now-obsolete unit primarily used in historical land measurement and surveying.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in foot (US survey) units that you wish to convert.
Select foot (US survey) as the source unit and long reed as the target unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent measurement in long reed.
Use the result for historical measurement interpretation or property boundary restoration.

Key Features

Converts length values from foot (US survey) to long reed using precise conversion rates.
Supports understanding and interpreting historical land surveying data.
Facilitates the translation of legacy measurements into usable formats for research and restoration.
Browser-based and easy to use for both professionals and researchers.
Provides example conversions for quick reference.

Examples

10 foot (US survey) equals 0.952382857 long reed.
50 foot (US survey) equals 4.761914285 long reed.

Common Use Cases

Translating historic land surveying records into legacy units used regionally in the past.
Recovering property boundaries by converting old survey measurements.
Conducting academic research on historical regional measurement standards.
Interpreting distances from historical land deeds and maps.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand the historical context as the long reed's length varies by locality and period.
Use this converter primarily for historical or legacy data interpretation.
Cross-reference results with source documentation for accuracy.
For modern applications, transform results into SI or current customary units.
Verify conversions when working with cadastral or survey datasets.

Limitations

The long reed is a legacy unit with variable lengths depending on historical and local standards.
Conversions are approximate and may require contextual knowledge of source materials.
Modern engineering and surveying typically need SI or accepted customary unit transformations for precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the foot (US survey) unit?: The foot (US survey) is a length unit historically used in U.S. surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Why convert foot (US survey) to long reed?: This conversion helps interpret historic land records and maps that used the long reed in regional surveying.
Is the long reed length consistent everywhere?: No, the long reed varied by locality and historical period, so conversions can be approximate.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A length unit historically used in U.S. land surveying, precisely defined as 1200/3937 meters.
Long reed: A traditional, now-obsolete unit of length once used in land measurement, with length varying by location and time.
Cadastral mapping: The process of creating detailed maps used for defining property boundaries and land ownership.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit does the tool convert from?

Long reed

Foot (US survey)

Meter

What is a primary use case for converting to long reed?

Modern construction

Historical land measurement interpretation

Daily weather forecasting

What is a key limitation when using the long reed conversion?

It is an internationally standardized unit

Its length varies by locality and period

It is used in modern engineering

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