A furlong is an imperial length unit equal to 220 yards or 201.168 meters, historically related to the length of a ploughed furrow.

What does the Roman actus measure?

The Roman actus is an ancient length unit about 35.5 meters long, used for land measurement and defining square area units in Roman times.

Why convert furlongs to Roman actus?

This conversion helps relate traditional British/US land units with Roman ones for historical research, archaeology, and comparative surveying studies.

Convert Furlong [fur] to Roman actus – Online Length Unit Converter

Effortlessly convert lengths from furlong (fur) to Roman actus using our online unit converter. Ideal for historical, archaeological, and land surveying contexts.

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Furlong [fur] to Roman actus Conversion Table

Furlong [fur]	Roman actus

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Furlong [fur] to Roman actus Conversion Table
Furlong [fur]	Roman actus

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform length measurements from furlong (fur), an imperial and US customary unit, to the ancient Roman actus. It serves users interested in historical land measurement, archaeology, and classical studies.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs you wish to convert.
Select 'Furlong [fur]' as the from-unit and 'Roman actus' as the to-unit if options exist.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Roman actus.

Key Features

Supports length conversion specifically from furlong to Roman actus.
Provides clear conversion rate based on historical definitions.
Easy-to-use, browser-based interface for quick calculations.
Useful for historical research, archaeological interpretation, and land surveying comparisons.

Examples

1 furlong equals approximately 5.67 Roman actus.
2 furlongs convert to about 11.34 Roman actus.

Common Use Cases

Converting distances in horse racing and traditional land measurement to ancient Roman units.
Analyzing historical maps or agricultural records featuring mixed measurement systems.
Supporting archaeological and classical studies related to Roman land surveying techniques.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the converter primarily for historical or academic purposes given the nature of the units.
Verify the context of measurements when comparing imperial and Roman units due to differing usage and precision.
Consider the conceptual nature of the Roman actus when interpreting results in modern terms.

Limitations

Roman actus is an ancient unit approximated in modern metrics, so conversions are conceptual.
Furlong is rarely used in current scientific or engineering work, limiting contemporary application.
Conversions should not be used for precise modern engineering calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial length unit equal to 220 yards or 201.168 meters, historically related to the length of a ploughed furrow.
What does the Roman actus measure?: The Roman actus is an ancient length unit about 35.5 meters long, used for land measurement and defining square area units in Roman times.
Why convert furlongs to Roman actus?: This conversion helps relate traditional British/US land units with Roman ones for historical research, archaeology, and comparative surveying studies.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial/US customary unit of length equal to 220 yards or 201.168 meters, traditionally the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.
Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length about 35.5 meters long, used in land measurement and to define standard square land areas.
Conversion rate: The factor used to convert from one unit to another; here, 1 furlong equals approximately 5.6701 Roman actus.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the length of one furlong?

220 feet

220 yards

201.168 meters

What ancient measurement does the Roman actus represent?

About 35.5 meters

Exactly 201.168 meters

660 feet

Why is converting furlongs to Roman actus useful?

For modern engineering calculations

To assist in historical and archaeological research

For measuring current athletic events

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