A foot (ft) is an imperial and U.S. customary unit of length exactly defined as 0.3048 metres, commonly used for measuring heights and distances.

What is the Roman actus used for?

The Roman actus was used in ancient Roman times for land measurement, defining property boundaries, and expressing area side lengths in cadastral and agricultural surveys.

Why convert foot to Roman actus?

Converting foot to Roman actus helps relate modern length data to historical Roman land surveying systems, aiding archaeological and academic research.

How to Convert from Foot [ft] to Roman actus?

Convert length from foot (ft) to Roman actus with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand ancient Roman land measurement by relating modern feet to Roman actus.

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Foot [ft] to Roman actus Conversion Table

Foot [ft]	Roman actus

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Foot [ft] to Roman actus Conversion Table
Foot [ft]	Roman actus

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform length measurements from foot, a unit commonly used today, into the Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit of length. It is useful for interpreting historical and archaeological data related to Roman land surveying.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in foot (ft) that you wish to convert.
Select Roman actus as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Roman actus.
Use the examples for guidance on how to input values.

Key Features

Convert length measurements from foot to Roman actus accurately using a fixed conversion rate.
Browser-based interface for quick and easy computations.
Supports users interested in historical land measurement and cadastral research.
Provides clear examples for practical understanding of the conversion.

Examples

Convert 10 feet by multiplying 10 × 0.0085910653 to get 0.085910653 Roman actus.
Convert 100 feet by multiplying 100 × 0.0085910653 resulting in 0.85910653 Roman actus.

Common Use Cases

Relate contemporary length measurements to ancient Roman land surveying units.
Assist archaeological and historical research involving Roman property boundaries.
Support academic study of ancient measurement and cadastral systems.
Aid restoration and preservation projects of Roman-era archaeological sites.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the input value is accurate and in feet before conversion.
Use this tool primarily for historical or academic references rather than practical measurement.
Refer to the provided examples to verify your conversions.
Understand the historical context when interpreting results.

Limitations

The Roman actus no longer serves practical measurement uses and is mainly of historical interest.
Conversion precision may vary due to slight regional differences in how a Roman foot was defined.
Intended for reference and scholarly purposes rather than everyday engineering or construction.
The unit is obsolete and rarely used outside specialized contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot (ft)?: A foot (ft) is an imperial and U.S. customary unit of length exactly defined as 0.3048 metres, commonly used for measuring heights and distances.
What is the Roman actus used for?: The Roman actus was used in ancient Roman times for land measurement, defining property boundaries, and expressing area side lengths in cadastral and agricultural surveys.
Why convert foot to Roman actus?: Converting foot to Roman actus helps relate modern length data to historical Roman land surveying systems, aiding archaeological and academic research.

Key Terminology

Foot (ft): A unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, used for everyday measurement of distances and heights.
Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 metres), used historically for land measurement and surveying.
Cadastral surveying: The process of measuring and recording land boundaries for ownership and property division, often referenced with units like Roman actus in historical contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which modern unit does the converter start from?

Roman actus

Foot (ft)

Metre

What was the Roman actus primarily used for?

Modern engineering

Ancient Roman surveying

Astronomy

What is the exact length of one foot in metres?

0.3048 metres

35.5 metres

120 Roman feet

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