What is a Mile (Roman)?

The Mile (Roman) is an ancient length unit equal to 1,000 double steps or 5,000 Roman feet, used historically to measure distances on Roman roads and military surveying.

What is the Foot (US survey) unit?

The Foot (US survey) is a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, historically used in U.S. land surveying and mapping.

Why convert from Mile (Roman) to Foot (US survey)?

This conversion allows historical Roman measurements to be translated into modern units compatible with U.S. surveying, facilitating analysis in archaeology, cartography, and civil engineering.

Does the Roman mile have a fixed length?

The Roman mile is approximate and may vary slightly between sources, reflecting its historical rather than strictly standardized nature.

Is the US survey foot the same as the international foot?

No, the US survey foot differs slightly and has been superseded in many contexts by the international foot.

How to Convert from Mile (Roman) to Foot (US survey) [ft]?

Convert ancient Roman length measurements from Mile (Roman) to modern Foot (US survey) units with ease using our online converter. Ideal for historical, archaeological, and surveying applications.

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Mile (Roman) to Foot (US survey) [ft] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to transform length values from the Mile (Roman), an ancient unit used for measuring distances in Roman times, into the Foot (US survey), a unit historically applied in U.S. land surveying and mapping.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in Mile (Roman) you want to convert
Select Mile (Roman) as the source unit and Foot (US survey) as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in Foot (US survey)
Use the results for historical analysis, archaeology, or surveying tasks

Key Features

Converts ancient Roman mileage to modern U.S. survey feet precisely
Supports integration of historical measurements into contemporary geospatial data
User-friendly interface for quick and easy conversions
Provides examples to illustrate typical conversions
Browser-based and accessible without installation

Examples

2 Mile (Roman) converts to 9709.98058 Foot (US survey)
0.5 Mile (Roman) converts to 2427.49515 Foot (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Translating ancient Roman distance measurements for historical mapping
Archaeological surveying and reconstruction of Roman roads and landmarks
Interpreting Roman measurement data in classical studies and ancient engineering
Specifying property boundaries and cadastral surveys in the United States
Referencing legacy coordinates and geodetic datasets in land surveying
Supporting engineering projects requiring consistency with older survey records

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context when using Roman mile data to ensure accuracy
Be mindful that the Roman mile is an approximate measure and may slightly vary
Consider the difference between US survey foot and international foot in data integration
Use this conversion tool to facilitate comparison between ancient and modern units
Cross-check converted values when applied in engineering or surveying documentation

Limitations

The Roman mile is an approximation and might differ according to historical sources
The US survey foot has been largely replaced by the international foot in many applications
Conversion results should be applied carefully when mixing various measurement standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Mile (Roman)?: The Mile (Roman) is an ancient length unit equal to 1,000 double steps or 5,000 Roman feet, used historically to measure distances on Roman roads and military surveying.
What is the Foot (US survey) unit?: The Foot (US survey) is a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, historically used in U.S. land surveying and mapping.
Why convert from Mile (Roman) to Foot (US survey)?: This conversion allows historical Roman measurements to be translated into modern units compatible with U.S. surveying, facilitating analysis in archaeology, cartography, and civil engineering.
Does the Roman mile have a fixed length?: The Roman mile is approximate and may vary slightly between sources, reflecting its historical rather than strictly standardized nature.
Is the US survey foot the same as the international foot?: No, the US survey foot differs slightly and has been superseded in many contexts by the international foot.

Key Terminology

Mile (Roman): An ancient unit of length equaling 1,000 double steps or 5,000 Roman feet, used historically to measure distances on Roman roads.
Foot (US survey): A length unit exactly defined as 1200/3937 meters, used primarily in U.S. land surveying and mapping.
Conversion Rate: The multiplier used to convert from Mile (Roman) to Foot (US survey), which is 1 Mile (Roman) equals 4854.99029 Foot (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 Mile (Roman) equal in Foot (US survey)?

4854.99029 ft

5000 ft

1480 ft

Which unit is historically used on Roman roads?

Foot (US survey)

Mile (Roman)

International foot

What is a primary use of the Foot (US survey)?

Measuring distances on Roman roads

Land surveying in the United States

Military marching distances

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