What is a perch unit?

A perch is a historical length unit equal to 16.5 feet (5.0292 metres) that was primarily used in surveying and land measurement.

How long is a Russian archin?

The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian length unit about 0.7112 metres, formerly used for trade and crafts.

Why convert perch to Russian archin?

This conversion helps interpret and translate historical measurements found in property records, old maps, and textile measurements from different cultures.

How to Convert from Perch to Russian archin?

Convert length measurements from perch to Russian archin using this online converter tool. Understand these historical units and easily translate older surveying and textile records.

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Perch to Russian archin Conversion Table

Perch	Russian archin

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Perch to Russian archin Conversion Table
Perch	Russian archin

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to change values from perch, a traditional surveying unit, into the Russian archin, an old Russian length measure. It is designed to assist with historical research, restoration projects, and interpreting antique documentation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in perch into the input field
Select perch as the original unit and Russian archin as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Russian archin
Use the result to assist with historical or restoration projects

Key Features

Converts perch values into Russian archin using the official conversion rate
Supports understanding of obsolete units used in history and trade
Browser-based and easy to operate for researchers and craftsmen
Helpful for translating historical land deeds, maps, and textile measurements

Examples

2 Perch equals 2 × 7.0714285714 = 14.1428571428 Russian archin
0.5 Perch equals 0.5 × 7.0714285714 = 3.5357142857 Russian archin

Common Use Cases

Interpreting older property deeds and boundary descriptions involving perch
Converting Russian textile measurements recorded in arshins for tailoring history
Translating antique maps and land records into modern units
Restoring historic buildings or artifacts measured with perch or Russian archin

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context before converting as definitions may differ over time
Use this tool to support research but cross-check with original records when possible
Keep in mind the obsolete nature of these units when working on modern projects

Limitations

Both perch and Russian archin are largely obsolete and rarely used today
Historical variations in unit lengths may cause minor discrepancies in conversion
Standard definitions are assumed, which might differ from some physical historic artifacts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a perch unit?: A perch is a historical length unit equal to 16.5 feet (5.0292 metres) that was primarily used in surveying and land measurement.
How long is a Russian archin?: The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian length unit about 0.7112 metres, formerly used for trade and crafts.
Why convert perch to Russian archin?: This conversion helps interpret and translate historical measurements found in property records, old maps, and textile measurements from different cultures.

Key Terminology

Perch: A historic unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used in surveying and land measurement.
Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length measure equal to 16 vershoks or about 0.7112 metres, used in trade and crafts before Russia adopted the metric system.
Conversion rate: The multiplier used to convert perch to Russian archin: 1 Perch = 7.0714285714 Russian archin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit is a perch approximately equal to?

5.0292 metres

0.7112 metres

16.5 inches

The Russian archin was mainly used for measuring what?

Textiles and trade lengths

Land boundaries

Metric conversions

Which of the following is true about these units?

They are currently used worldwide

They are historical and largely obsolete

They are metric system units

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