What Is This Tool?
This tool assists in converting length measurements from the long reed, a historical and regionally varied unit, to kilometers, the standard SI unit used to measure distances in everyday and scientific contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in long reeds
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Select 'long reed' as the unit to convert from
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Select 'kilometer [km]' as the unit to convert to
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in kilometers
Key Features
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Converts traditional long reed units into modern kilometers
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Supports interpretation of historical land measurements
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
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Provides clear conversion results for integration with mapping and surveying data
Examples
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10 long reeds equal 0.032004 kilometers
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50 long reeds equal 0.16002 kilometers
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances on historical land deeds and parish maps
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Restoring property boundaries by converting old survey measurements
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Conducting research in historical land surveying and regional studies
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the historical locality and period for accurate interpretation of the long reed length
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Use converted values as approximate estimates unless local standards are verified
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Combine this tool with other historical records for comprehensive analysis
Limitations
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The long reed's exact length varied by region and time making conversions approximate
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Results should be validated against specific local historic standards if precision is required
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Conversion values are estimates and may not reflect exact physical distances
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a long reed?
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A long reed is a traditional obsolete unit of length used historically in land measurement and surveying with a varying length depending on locality and era.
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Why convert long reeds to kilometers?
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Converting long reeds to kilometers allows the use of legacy measurements in modern mapping, legal, and regional planning contexts using a standard unit.
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Is the conversion exact?
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No, the conversion is approximate due to historical variations in the length of a long reed between places and periods.
Key Terminology
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Long reed
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A historical unit of length with varying values used for land measurement and surveying in different regions and times.
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Kilometer [km]
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An SI unit of length equal to 1,000 metres, commonly used to measure distances on human and geographic scales.