What is a pole in length measurement?

A pole is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters, used historically in surveying and land measurements.

What does aln measure?

The aln is a historical Scandinavian length unit, commonly about 0.5938 meters, used for measuring cloth and distances.

Why does the conversion from pole to aln vary?

Because the length of the aln varied by region and period, exact conversions can differ and may need regional adjustments.

How to Convert from Pole to Aln

Easily convert measurements from pole (a traditional English unit) to aln (a historical Scandinavian unit) with this online length unit converter. Ideal for historical research, surveying, and textile measurement conversions.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert length measurements from poles to alns. The pole is a traditional English unit used mainly in surveying and land measurement, while the aln is a historical Scandinavian unit formerly used for cloth and distance measurement.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles you want to convert
Select 'pole' as the input unit and 'aln' as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in alns
Review the result which is based on the conversion rate of 1 Pole = 8.4698353293 Aln

Key Features

Converts length measurements from pole to aln accurately
Based on traditional and historical measurement units
Helps interpret old survey, architectural, and textile records
Provides easy online access with a user-friendly interface

Examples

2 Poles converts to approximately 16.94 Alns
0.5 Pole equals about 4.23 Alns
Use the formula: number of Poles × 8.4698353293 to find Alns

Common Use Cases

Translating old English land survey measurements into Scandinavian units
Updating historical cadastral records from poles to alns
Analyzing trade documents involving cloth measured in alns
Interpreting architecture dimensions recorded in Scandinavian units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context since the aln length varies regionally and over time
Use this tool mainly for archival, research, and historical interpretation purposes
Cross-check converted values when comparing documents from different regions
Remember that poles have a fixed length of 5.0292 meters, aiding consistent conversions

Limitations

Aln length varies depending on country and historical period, affecting exact conversion accuracy
Conversion rates are approximate and may require adjustments for precise work
The tool is designed primarily for historical and archival data rather than current measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole in length measurement?: A pole is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters, used historically in surveying and land measurements.
What does aln measure?: The aln is a historical Scandinavian length unit, commonly about 0.5938 meters, used for measuring cloth and distances.
Why does the conversion from pole to aln vary?: Because the length of the aln varied by region and period, exact conversions can differ and may need regional adjustments.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, used mainly in surveying and land measurement.
Aln: A historical Scandinavian unit of length formerly used for cloth and distance, varying regionally, commonly around 0.5938 meters.
Conversion Rate: The multiplication factor used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 Pole equals approximately 8.4698353293 Aln.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the fixed length of one pole in meters?

5.5 meters

5.0292 meters

16.5 meters

What was the aln primarily used to measure?

Land distances

Cloth and textiles

Weight of goods

Why might conversions between pole and aln require adjustments?

Pole length changes in different regions

Aln length varies by time and place

Measurement tools differ

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