What is a mile (US survey)?

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

A perch, also called a rod or pole, is a historical length unit equal to 16.5 feet, mainly found in older surveying and land measurement records.

Why convert miles (US survey) to perch?

Converting these units is important for interpreting old land surveys, property descriptions, and cadastral maps that use these legacy measurements.

How to Convert from Mile (US survey) [mi] to Perch

Learn how to convert lengths from the US survey mile to the historical unit perch, useful for interpreting older land measurement records and cadastral data.

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Mile (US survey) [mi] to Perch Conversion Table

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Mile (US survey) [mi] to Perch Conversion Table
Mile (US survey) [mi]	Perch

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change values from mile (US survey) to perch, units commonly used in surveying, mapping, and historical land measurement for detailed legal and cadastral analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in miles (US survey) you wish to convert.
Select 'mile (US survey)' as the input unit and 'perch' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in perch.

Key Features

Converts mile (US survey) units to perch accurately using official legacy definitions.
Supports understanding of historical and cadastral land records involving obsolete units.
Easy-to-use, browser-based length converter for surveying and mapping professionals.

Examples

2 miles (US survey) equals 640.00128 perch.
0.5 miles (US survey) equals 160.00032 perch.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting dimensions in historical property deeds and boundary descriptions.
Translating old surveying records or maps into modern units.
Reading measurements on historical estate plans and agricultural records.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical measurement definitions used locally for foot or perch variations.
Consider legacy measurement tolerances when converting to ensure consistency.
Use the converter to assist in accurate interpretation of older cadastral and surveying documents.

Limitations

The perch unit is largely obsolete and may not match modern precision requirements.
Regional variations in historic foot or perch definitions can affect accuracy.
Converting legacy units requires caution due to rounding and measurement tolerance differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mile (US survey)?: A mile (US survey) is a length unit exactly equal to 5,280 US survey feet, used mainly in the United States for cadastral and surveying purposes.
What is a perch?: A perch, also called a rod or pole, is a historical length unit equal to 16.5 feet, mainly found in older surveying and land measurement records.
Why convert miles (US survey) to perch?: Converting these units is important for interpreting old land surveys, property descriptions, and cadastral maps that use these legacy measurements.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey): A unit of length defined as exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in the United States for surveying and mapping.
Perch: A historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, also known as a rod or pole, used in land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate length of one mile (US survey) in metres?

About 1,500 metres

About 1,609 metres

About 2,000 metres

How many perch are in one mile (US survey)?

320 perch

320.0006400013 perch

300 perch

What is another name for a perch?

Chain

Rod or pole

Furlong

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