What is a pole and where was it used?

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is an old English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, traditionally used for land surveying and property measurements.

Why convert poles to Earth's equatorial radius?

Converting poles to Earth's equatorial radius helps integrate historical land measurements with modern geodetic and Earth science models.

Are the converted values easy to interpret?

Since poles are very small compared to Earth's radius, the resulting conversion values are extremely small decimals and may require careful handling.

How to Convert from Pole to Earth's Equatorial Radius

Learn how to convert the traditional unit of length, the pole, into Earth's equatorial radius. This tool assists in linking historical land measurements with modern geodetic standards.

Pole

Earth's equatorial radius

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Pole to Earth's equatorial radius Conversion Table

Pole	Earth's equatorial radius

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Pole to Earth's equatorial radius Conversion Table
Pole	Earth's equatorial radius

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform measurements from poles, a traditional surveying unit, into Earth's equatorial radius, which is essential for geodesy and Earth science applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles you want to convert
Select 'pole' as the source unit and 'Earth's equatorial radius' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in Earth's equatorial radius
Use the results to relate traditional measurements to planetary-scale distances

Key Features

Converts poles, a historical English length unit, into Earth's equatorial radius
Supports linking old survey data with modern geodetic coordinate systems
Browser-based and easy to use for both professionals and enthusiasts
Provides conversion examples for quick understanding

Examples

10 poles equal 7.8850326740001e-6 Earth's equatorial radius
100 poles equal 7.885032674e-5 Earth's equatorial radius

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historic land and property boundaries recorded in poles
Updating cadastral records by converting old rods or poles to metric units
Applying geodetic reference data in cartography and Earth science modeling
Calculating satellite orbits using geodetic measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the specific historical definition of the pole used in your data source
Understand that pole-to-Earth radius conversions produce very small decimal values
Use high precision inputs to reduce rounding errors in conversion
Apply this conversion when integrating historical survey data with geodetic models

Limitations

Pole is a small, historical unit, making converted values very tiny and sometimes impractical
Slight regional variations in the pole definition can affect conversion accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole and where was it used?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is an old English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, traditionally used for land surveying and property measurements.
Why convert poles to Earth's equatorial radius?: Converting poles to Earth's equatorial radius helps integrate historical land measurements with modern geodetic and Earth science models.
Are the converted values easy to interpret?: Since poles are very small compared to Earth's radius, the resulting conversion values are extremely small decimals and may require careful handling.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
Earth's Equatorial Radius: The distance from the Earth's center to the equator measured along the equatorial plane, standardized as 6,378.137 kilometers.
Geodesy: The science of measuring and representing Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate relation between one pole and Earth's equatorial radius?

1 Pole equals approximately 0.0001 Earth's equatorial radius

1 Pole equals approximately 7.8850326740001e-7 Earth's equatorial radius

1 Pole equals approximately 1 Earth's equatorial radius

Which field commonly uses conversion from poles to Earth's equatorial radius?

Software development

Geodesy and cartography

Cooking measurements

What is a key limitation when converting poles to Earth's equatorial radius?

The definition of the pole is globally uniform

The results are very small decimal values requiring precision

Conversion always yields large whole numbers

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