A Long reed is a traditional, now-obsolete unit of length used historically, often in land measurement and surveying, with values that differ by locality and time period.

What does one Pole represent?

One Pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, commonly used in historical land surveys.

Why convert from Long reed to Pole?

Converting helps interpret old length measurements into a standardized surveying unit widely recognized in British and colonial land records.

How to Convert from Long reed to Pole

Learn how to convert length measurements from the historical unit Long reed to the traditional surveying unit Pole with this easy-to-use online converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate length values from the Long reed, a traditional but now-obsolete unit, into the Pole, a classic English surveying measurement. It is ideal for handling legacy data found in historical land records and old surveying documents.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in Long reeds
Select Long reed as the input unit and Pole as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in Poles

Key Features

Converts length from Long reed to Pole using a specific conversion formula
Supports interpretation of historical surveying and land measurement units
Useful for cadastral and property boundary restoration projects
Browser-based tool with straightforward unit selection and input

Examples

5 Long reeds convert to approximately 3.1818 Poles
10 Long reeds convert to approximately 6.3636 Poles

Common Use Cases

Translating historical land measurements from Long reeds into more recognized units
Updating cadastral and property surveys involving British colonial land records
Supporting agricultural and civil engineering research with legacy measurement data

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context and locality when using Long reed measurements due to regional variation
Use this tool as a guide for approximate conversions relevant to archival or research use
Combine with detailed historical sources for property boundary restorations or legal clarifications

Limitations

The length of a Long reed varies by region and historical period, affecting conversion precision
Both Long reed and Pole are legacy units and not part of the modern SI system
Conversions serve mainly historical or archival purposes rather than everyday measurement needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Long reed?: A Long reed is a traditional, now-obsolete unit of length used historically, often in land measurement and surveying, with values that differ by locality and time period.
What does one Pole represent?: One Pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, commonly used in historical land surveys.
Why convert from Long reed to Pole?: Converting helps interpret old length measurements into a standardized surveying unit widely recognized in British and colonial land records.

Key Terminology

Long reed: A legacy unit of length varying by region and time, traditionally used in local land measurements and surveying.
Pole: A traditional English surveying unit equal to 16.5 feet, used primarily in historical land and property measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is the Long reed?

A modern SI unit

A traditional length unit used historically

A mass measurement unit

What is the Pole also known as?

The foot

Rod or perch

Yardstick

What is a key application of converting Long reeds to Poles?

Everyday construction work

Interpreting historical land surveys

Measuring temperature

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