What Is This Tool?
This tool converts length values from foot (US survey), a unit commonly used in U.S. land surveying, to the reed, an archaic or regional measurement unit used historically in various cultures. It helps translate legacy measurements into understandable lengths.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value measured in foot (US survey).
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Select foot (US survey) as the input unit and reed as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the length in reeds.
Key Features
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Converts from foot (US survey) to reed with a defined conversion rate.
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Supports historical and regional measurement analysis.
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Browser-based tool for quick and accessible conversions.
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Includes examples to illustrate how to perform conversions.
Examples
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Convert 10 foot (US survey): 10 × 0.1111113333 = 1.111113333 reed.
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Convert 50 foot (US survey): 50 × 0.1111113333 = 5.555566665 reed.
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing historical land records or maps using regional old units.
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Supporting ethnographic or archaeological research involving traditional measurements.
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Interpreting property boundaries recorded in legacy survey systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the specific historical or regional definition of the reed for your data.
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Use the converter to understand or compare measurements from old survey documents.
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Review examples to ensure correct application of the conversion factor.
Limitations
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The reed's length has varied historically and regionally, so the conversion may not be exact for all contexts.
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Users should verify the local or historical reed definition relevant to their research.
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This conversion reflects a general equivalence and not precise scientific measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a foot (US survey)?
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The foot (US survey) is a unit of length used historically in U.S. land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
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Why is the reed considered an obsolete unit?
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The reed varied by location and time period and is no longer used in modern measurements, making it an archaic or regional length unit.
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Can I rely on this conversion for all historical records?
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Because the reed's size changed by locality and era, users should confirm the specific reed definition applicable to their data.
Key Terminology
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Foot (US survey)
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A length unit historically used in U.S. land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
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Reed
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An obsolete or regional length unit historically used in various cultures, with variable exact measurements.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a measurement from one unit to another; here, 1 foot (US survey) equals 0.1111113333 reed.