What is a mile (US survey)?

The mile (US survey) is a length unit exactly equal to 5,280 US survey feet, used mainly in surveying and mapping in the United States.

Why convert to long reed?

Long reed is used to interpret historical land measures and old survey records, especially in regional or legacy contexts.

Is the long reed standardized?

No, the long reed varied by locality and period, so its exact length can depend on historical sources.

Convert Mile (US survey) to Long reed - Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert distances from mile (US survey) to long reed with this online length unit converter. Perfect for interpreting historical land measurements and legacy surveying data.

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Mile (US survey) [mi] to Long reed Conversion Table

Mile (US survey) [mi]	Long reed

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Mile (US survey) [mi] to Long reed Conversion Table
Mile (US survey) [mi]	Long reed

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What Is This Tool?

This online tool allows users to convert values from mile (US survey) to the long reed, a historical unit of length. It is designed to assist with interpreting and reconciling old land measurements and surveying records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in mile (US survey)
Select 'mile (US survey)' as the input unit
Choose 'long reed' as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent distance in long reeds

Key Features

Converts mile (US survey) units into long reed based on established conversion rates
Supports historical and cadastral measurement interpretations
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation needed
Helps translate legacy surveying data into usable formats

Examples

2 miles (US survey) equals 1005.7162971468 long reeds
0.5 miles (US survey) equals 251.4290742867 long reeds

Common Use Cases

Converting historical land deeds and old surveying measurements to understand property boundaries
Translating legacy geodetic data using State Plane Coordinate System references
Researching regional measurement systems and historical surveying methods

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify historical context when interpreting long reed conversions
Use this tool to assist in land restoration or legal documentation processes
Remember the long reed length may vary depending on locality and time period

Limitations

Long reed values differ by location and historical period affecting conversion accuracy
This obsolete unit is not standardized for modern scientific or engineering calculations
For technical precision, convert legacy units into SI or customary units afterward

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mile (US survey)?: The mile (US survey) is a length unit exactly equal to 5,280 US survey feet, used mainly in surveying and mapping in the United States.
Why convert to long reed?: Long reed is used to interpret historical land measures and old survey records, especially in regional or legacy contexts.
Is the long reed standardized?: No, the long reed varied by locality and period, so its exact length can depend on historical sources.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey): A unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used mainly in US land surveying.
Long reed: A traditional and obsolete unit of length used historically in land measurement and local surveying, varying by place and era.
Cadastral survey: A survey involved in documenting property boundaries and land ownership records.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of the mile (US survey) unit?

Modern scientific experiments

Surveying and mapping in the US

Everyday distance measurement

Why is the long reed considered obsolete?

It is no longer used due to locality variations

It is too large for current use

It is a metric unit

In what context would you convert from mile (US survey) to long reed?

For interpreting historical land deeds

For current road distance signage

For weather forecasting models

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