Why use the US survey mile instead of the international mile?

The US survey mile is maintained for consistency with historical cadastral and geodetic data in the United States, ensuring alignment with legacy measurements.

What is a pole and where was it commonly used?

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional unit of length used in English surveying and land measurement, especially in historical British and colonial contexts.

Can this conversion tool be used for everyday length measurements?

No, this conversion is primarily intended for interpreting historical surveying and cadastral data rather than routine length measurements.

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

Easily convert measurements from mile (US survey) units to pole units, enabling accurate interpretation of historical and survey data for land, mapping, and cadastral applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter tool transforms length measurements from the US survey mile, a unit used primarily in American surveying and mapping, to the pole, a traditional English unit of length common in historical British and colonial land measurement.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in mile (US survey) units you want to convert
Select mile (US survey) as the input unit and pole as the output unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent length in poles
Review the result for use in survey, mapping, or historical data analysis

Key Features

Converts mile (US survey) lengths into poles with precise conversion rates
Supports interpretation of legacy land survey and cadastral records
Helps integrate historical measurement units from US and British contexts
Includes user-friendly interface for quick and easy length unit conversions

Examples

1 mile (US survey) equals 320.00064 pole
0.5 mile (US survey) equals 160.00032 pole

Common Use Cases

Reconciling and interpreting older cadastral and land survey measurements
Updating property descriptions based on legacy survey units and records
Converting historical distances on maps, plats, and agricultural documents
Integrating and comparing geodetic data across US and British measurement systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of measurements before converting, especially for legal purposes
Use the conversion primarily for historical or surveying records rather than general measurement
Be mindful of slight differences in definitions of these traditional units when precision is critical

Limitations

Slight definition differences for US survey mile versus international mile may affect accuracy
Variability in pole length historically across regions can influence conversion results
Conversion is intended mainly for legacy surveying and cadastral contexts, not general length measurement

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use the US survey mile instead of the international mile?: The US survey mile is maintained for consistency with historical cadastral and geodetic data in the United States, ensuring alignment with legacy measurements.
What is a pole and where was it commonly used?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional unit of length used in English surveying and land measurement, especially in historical British and colonial contexts.
Can this conversion tool be used for everyday length measurements?: No, this conversion is primarily intended for interpreting historical surveying and cadastral data rather than routine length measurements.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey): A unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in American surveying to align with historical geodetic data.
Pole: Also called rod or perch, a traditional English unit of length measuring 16.5 feet (5.0292 meters), commonly found in historical surveying.
Cadastral: Relating to the boundaries, ownership, and measurement of land parcels, often recorded for legal and property purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does this tool convert from?

International mile

Mile (US survey)

Kilometer

How many poles equal one mile (US survey)?

Approximately 320

Exactly 300

About 500

In which fields is this conversion primarily used?

Scientific research

Land surveying and cadastral records

Everyday cooking measurements

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