What is a pole in length measurement?

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used especially in historical surveying and land measurement.

What does famn measure?

Famn is a maritime unit of length equivalent to one fathom, which is 6 feet or 1.8288 metres, commonly used to express depths and nautical distances.

Why would I convert poles to famn?

Converting poles to famn helps translate land measurements from historical records into maritime units useful for understanding nautical depths and coastal surveys.

How to Convert from Pole to Famn

Convert length measurements from pole to famn using this straightforward unit converter. Translate traditional land measurement units into maritime lengths quickly and accurately online.

Pole

Famn

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Pole to Famn Conversion Table

Pole	Famn

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Pole to Famn Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter tool allows you to convert lengths from poles, a traditional land measurement, to famn, a historical maritime unit. It helps interpret measurements from historical surveying, property records, and nautical documents.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles you wish to convert
Select 'pole' as the input unit and 'famn' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result in famn
Use the converted value to interpret historical or maritime data accurately

Key Features

Converts pole units, used in historical land surveying, into famn units for maritime contexts
Uses the specific conversion rate: 1 Pole equals 2.8232784431 Famn
Easy-to-use interface suitable for surveyors, historians, and marine professionals
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Supports understanding of old cadastral and nautical measurements

Examples

1 Pole = 2.8233 Famn
5 Poles = 14.1164 Famn

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances and boundaries from old British and colonial land deeds
Converting rods or poles into metric or imperial units for updated cadastral maps
Analyzing fence lengths and field dimensions from historical agricultural records
Recording water depths on nautical charts or sounding logs with maritime units
Specifying lengths of shipboard ropes or anchor chains in historic nautical documents
Translating measurements for coastal engineering and maritime navigation

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the context when dealing with traditional units, as regional definitions may differ
Use the exact conversion rate provided for consistency when interpreting historical data
Combine this conversion with other tools to cross-check measurements across different unit systems
Apply the conversion carefully in maritime and land surveying to maintain data accuracy
Remember this tool aids interpretation but does not replace precise field measurements

Limitations

Pole and famn are traditional, mostly obsolete units requiring careful contextual use
Historical inconsistencies and regional variations can affect measurement precision
This tool does not account for measurement errors present in legacy documents
Not suited for modern engineering calculations requiring current standard units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole in length measurement?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used especially in historical surveying and land measurement.
What does famn measure?: Famn is a maritime unit of length equivalent to one fathom, which is 6 feet or 1.8288 metres, commonly used to express depths and nautical distances.
Why would I convert poles to famn?: Converting poles to famn helps translate land measurements from historical records into maritime units useful for understanding nautical depths and coastal surveys.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet (5.0292 metres), often used in historical land surveying.
Famn: A maritime unit of length equivalent to one fathom (6 feet or 1.8288 metres), used to express water depths and nautical lengths.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio used to convert one unit into another, here 1 Pole equals 2.8232784431 Famn.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is traditionally used in English land surveying?

Famn

Pole

Fathom

What is a famn equivalent to?

One rod

One fathom

One yard

What is the conversion rate from pole to famn?

1 Pole = 1.5 Famn

1 Pole = 2.8232784431 Famn

1 Pole = 5 Famn

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