What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change length values from the U.S. survey foot, a unit used historically in U.S. land surveying, to the perch, an old measurement primarily found in historical property and land records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in foot (US survey) units.
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Select perch as the unit to convert to.
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Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent length in perch.
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Review conversion results to assist in interpreting historical surveys.
Key Features
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Converts foot (US survey) to perch with precise conversion factors.
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Handles units commonly used in surveying and cadastral documents.
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Simplifies interpreting historical and legacy land measurement data.
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Provides examples for quick understanding of conversions.
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Browser-based and straightforward to use without special software.
Examples
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10 foot (US survey) = 0.606061818 perch
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100 foot (US survey) = 6.06061818 perch
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical property boundaries and old surveying maps.
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Converting dimensions from legacy cadastral survey records into perch.
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Working with legal land documents referencing historic units.
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Translating measurements for historical estate and agricultural plans.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you confirm the unit definitions before converting to avoid confusion.
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Use this tool for historical or legacy data where perch and US survey foot are relevant.
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Be aware of slight differences between US survey foot and the international foot.
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Cross-check converted values when reconciling old property descriptions.
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Understand that perch is mainly obsolete and used for historical references.
Limitations
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Perch is largely outdated and uncommon in modern measurements.
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Minor discrepancies can occur due to variations in unit definitions.
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Legacy data may include rounding errors affecting precision.
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This conversion is not suitable for contemporary surveying without verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a perch in land measurement?
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A perch is an old unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, historically used in surveying and land measurement.
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Why use foot (US survey) instead of the international foot?
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The foot (US survey) is specifically defined for land surveying in the United States and differs slightly from the international foot, used mainly in legacy survey data.
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Can this converter be used for modern construction measurements?
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No, the perch unit is mostly obsolete and this tool is best suited for interpreting historical or legacy surveying documents.
Key Terminology
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Foot (US survey)
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A unit of length used in U.S. land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
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Perch
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A historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used especially in old land surveying and property records.
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Cadastral Survey
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A survey that establishes property boundaries and dimensions for legal and land ownership purposes.