A long reed is a traditional length unit historically used for land measurement, whose exact size varied by region and time period.

What is a perch in land measurement?

A perch, also known as a rod or pole, is a historical unit of length primarily used in surveying, equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.

Why convert from long reed to perch?

Because both are legacy units used in old land records, converting helps interpret and standardize measurements for property boundary analysis and historical research.

How to Convert from Long Reed to Perch

Easily convert values from the historical unit long reed to perch, a traditional surveying length, using our online converter. Understand their usage and differences in land measurement.

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Long reed to Perch Conversion Table

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Long reed to Perch Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter facilitates the translation of length measurements from the long reed to the perch, both historical units used mainly in land surveying and property boundary descriptions. It helps users interpret old records by converting values between these legacy measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in long reeds you wish to convert
Select 'long reed' as the from-unit and 'perch' as the to-unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in perches

Key Features

Converts length values from long reed to perch effortlessly
Supports historical and legacy units commonly found in land surveying documents
Browser-based tool with easy-to-use input and conversion options

Examples

5 Long reeds equals approximately 3.18 Perches
10 Long reeds equals approximately 6.36 Perches

Common Use Cases

Translating historical land measurements in old surveying maps and property deeds
Recovering and restoring property boundaries via legacy measurement units
Conducting research on regional and historical measurement systems in land surveying

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the historical context of the long reed measurement for accurate conversion
Use this tool to assist in interpreting legal and cadastral documents with legacy units
Cross-reference results with modern units when precision is required for restoration projects

Limitations

The long reed's length varied by locality and era, so conversions may not be exact
Neither long reed nor perch are standardized internationally, limiting their use in precise modern applications without further conversion
Both units are now mostly obsolete outside historical contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a long reed?: A long reed is a traditional length unit historically used for land measurement, whose exact size varied by region and time period.
What is a perch in land measurement?: A perch, also known as a rod or pole, is a historical unit of length primarily used in surveying, equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.
Why convert from long reed to perch?: Because both are legacy units used in old land records, converting helps interpret and standardize measurements for property boundary analysis and historical research.

Key Terminology

Long reed: A traditional, now-obsolete unit of length historically used in land measurement, with variable definitions depending on locality and time.
Perch: A historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used primarily in surveying and land measurement, also known as rod or pole.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is equal to approximately 16.5 feet?

Long reed

Perch

Meter

Why is the long reed considered a legacy unit?

It varies by locality and period

It is an SI unit

It is used in modern surveying

What is a common use for converting long reed to perch?

Modern engineering design

Interpreting historical land records

Measuring liquid volume

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