What exactly is a pole?

A pole is a traditional English length unit used mainly in land surveying and measures 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters.

How is a finger (cloth) defined?

A finger (cloth) represents the breadth of a human finger and is an informal, non-standard measurement primarily used in tailoring and textiles.

Why convert from pole to finger (cloth)?

Converting helps relate large-scale land measurements to smaller textile increments, useful in historical document interpretation and garment tailoring.

How to Convert from Pole to Finger (cloth)?

Easily convert length measurements from pole to finger (cloth) with this straightforward online converter. Ideal for historical surveying, tailoring, and textile measurements.

Pole

Finger (cloth)

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Pole to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table

Pole	Finger (cloth)

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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Interval

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Pole to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table
Pole	Finger (cloth)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert between the traditional unit of length called the pole and the informal textile measurement known as the finger (cloth). It is useful for translating large land survey units into small tailoring increments.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles you want to convert.
Select pole as the input unit and finger (cloth) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in finger (cloth).

Key Features

Converts pole, a traditional surveying length, to finger (cloth), a small textile unit.
Easy to use with instant conversion results.
Supports historical and practical measurement needs.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.

Examples

2 Poles equals 88 Finger (cloth)
0.5 Pole equals 22 Finger (cloth)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting old British and colonial land measurements from historic records.
Estimating seam allowances or fabric spacing in tailoring by hand.
Converting survey measurements to informal textile units for garment alterations.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that the finger (cloth) size varies by individual and context, so use results for approximate guidance.
Use this tool primarily for informal measurements or historical interpretation, not precise engineering.
Cross-check conversions when accuracy is critical due to the non-standard nature of the finger (cloth).

Limitations

Finger (cloth) is a non-standard unit that varies and lacks uniform size.
Conversions provide approximate results and are not scientifically precise.
Primarily suited for informal or historical textile and land measurement contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a pole?: A pole is a traditional English length unit used mainly in land surveying and measures 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters.
How is a finger (cloth) defined?: A finger (cloth) represents the breadth of a human finger and is an informal, non-standard measurement primarily used in tailoring and textiles.
Why convert from pole to finger (cloth)?: Converting helps relate large-scale land measurements to smaller textile increments, useful in historical document interpretation and garment tailoring.

Key Terminology

Pole: A fixed traditional English length unit of 16.5 feet used in surveying and land measurement.
Finger (cloth): A traditional, informal length unit defined as the width of a human finger, used mostly in textiles.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to change measurements from one unit to another, here 1 Pole equals 44 Finger (cloth).

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a pole?

A modern metric unit

A traditional English length unit

A standard textile measurement

What does a finger (cloth) measure?

Precise scientific lengths

Breadth of a human finger

Exact millimeters

What is the approximate conversion from 1 Pole to finger (cloth)?

44 fingers (cloth)

16.5 fingers (cloth)

5.029 fingers (cloth)

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