What is a Roman actus?

A Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet or roughly 35.5 meters, used primarily in Roman land measurement and surveying.

Can this converter be used for modern land measurement?

This converter is mostly intended for historical and academic studies, as the Roman actus is not commonly used in modern surveying.

How precise is the conversion from kilometers to Roman actus?

The conversion is based on an approximate equivalence, since ancient measurement standards vary and are not exact.

How to Convert from Kilometer [km] to Roman actus?

Easily convert distances from kilometers to Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit of length used in historical land measurement and surveying.

Kilometer [km]

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Kilometer [km] to Roman actus Conversion Table

Kilometer [km]	Roman actus

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Kilometer [km] to Roman actus Conversion Table
Kilometer [km]	Roman actus

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform distances measured in kilometers, a modern SI unit, into Roman actus, an old Roman measure of length historically used in land surveying and cadastral records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the distance value in kilometers you wish to convert.
Select kilometer as the source unit and Roman actus as the target unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent length expressed in Roman actus.

Key Features

Converts kilometers to Roman actus based on a fixed conversion rate.
Offers a simple and user-friendly interface for entering values and obtaining converted results.
Supports understanding of historical distances in terms of modern geographic measurements.

Examples

2 Kilometers equals approximately 56.37 Roman actus.
0.5 Kilometer converts approximately to 14.09 Roman actus.

Common Use Cases

Comparing modern distances with ancient Roman land measurements for academic research.
Studying historical cartography and Roman cadastral records.
Analyzing archaeological sites using Roman surveying units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter primarily for historical or educational purposes involving Roman units.
Ensure input values are accurate to get reliable conversion results.
Combine with geographic data for enhanced contextual understanding in archaeological studies.

Limitations

Roman actus measurements are approximate due to variations in ancient standards.
Conversions serve mainly academic and historical interests rather than modern practical use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman actus?: A Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet or roughly 35.5 meters, used primarily in Roman land measurement and surveying.
Can this converter be used for modern land measurement?: This converter is mostly intended for historical and academic studies, as the Roman actus is not commonly used in modern surveying.
How precise is the conversion from kilometers to Roman actus?: The conversion is based on an approximate equivalence, since ancient measurement standards vary and are not exact.

Key Terminology

Kilometer [km]: An SI derived unit of length equal to 1,000 metres, used to measure distances at human and regional scales.
Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length, approximately 35.5 metres, used historically in land measurement and surveying.
Conversion rate: The factor used to convert a measurement from one unit to another; here, 1 Kilometer equals about 28.1859 Roman actus.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit does one kilometer equal in meters?

100 meters

1,000 meters

10,000 meters

The Roman actus was primarily used for what purpose?

Modern highway signage

Roman land surveying

Measuring air distance

What is the approximate meter equivalent of one Roman actus?

About 120 meters

Approximately 35.5 meters

Around 1 meter

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