What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to transform measurements from inch to perch, a historical length unit used in surveying and land measurement. It simplifies converting old property and cadastral records into modern measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in inches into the input field.
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Select 'inch [in]' as the starting unit and 'perch' as the target unit.
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Click the 'Convert' button to see the result in perch.
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Use the output to analyze or translate historical land measurements.
Key Features
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Converts inches, a standard imperial unit for short distances, to perch, a historical surveying measure.
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Useful for interpreting old property deeds, cadastral maps, and surveying documents.
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Browser-based and easy to use with immediate conversion results.
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Supports understanding of historical and legal land measurement contexts.
Examples
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10 inches converts to 0.050505051 perch.
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100 inches converts to 0.50505051 perch.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting dimensions from historical property deeds and boundary descriptions.
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Converting measurements from old surveying maps into familiar imperial units.
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Reading estate plans and agricultural land records using historical units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify source data accuracy when working with old surveying records.
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Consider regional variations in perch definitions when analyzing historical data.
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Use the converter to support research in land surveying and legal property analysis.
Limitations
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The perch is an outdated unit and not commonly used in modern measurements.
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Conversion relevance is mostly for historical and cadastral records.
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Accuracy depends on the quality and age of original surveying documents.
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Regional differences in perch values may require further validation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a perch?
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A perch is a historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, mainly used in surveying and land measurement.
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Why convert inches to perch?
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Converting inches to perch helps interpret and translate old land measurement records and cadastral maps that use this obsolete unit.
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Is the perch still used today?
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The perch is mostly obsolete and rarely used in modern practice but appears in historical property and surveying documents.
Key Terminology
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Inch [in]
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An imperial unit of length exactly equal to 25.4 millimeters, used for short distance measurements.
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Perch
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A historical length unit equal to 16.5 feet, formerly used in surveying and land measurement.
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Cadastral Records
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Official documents and maps detailing land boundaries and ownership.