A pole, also called a rod or perch, is an English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 metres, traditionally used in surveying and land measurement.

What does the Roman mile represent?

The Roman mile is an ancient Roman unit of length equal to 1,000 double steps or approximately 1,480 metres, used for distances on Roman roads and military surveying.

Why convert from pole to Roman mile?

Converting from pole to Roman mile helps interpret historical land measurements and supports archaeological and classical studies comparing British units with Roman ones.

How to Convert from Pole to Mile (Roman)?

Easily convert length measurements from pole, a traditional English unit, to mile (Roman), an ancient Roman measurement used in historical and archaeological contexts.

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Pole to Mile (Roman) Conversion Table

Pole	Mile (Roman)

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Pole to Mile (Roman) Conversion Table
Pole	Mile (Roman)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from pole, an old English unit used mainly in surveying and land measurement, into the Roman mile, an ancient measure used in Roman road and military contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in poles that you want to convert
Select pole as the source unit and mile (Roman) as the target unit
Submit to get the equivalent length expressed in Roman miles

Key Features

Converts pole to ancient Roman mile based on defined historical units
Supports users in historical land surveying and archaeological research
Browser-based, simple interface for quick unit conversions
Includes detailed contextual info relevant to classical and cadastral studies

Examples

10 poles equals approximately 0.033985582 mile (Roman)
100 poles equals approximately 0.33985582 mile (Roman)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting British historical land records and updating cadastral data
Converting measurements for archaeological mapping of Roman roads and milestones
Scholarly analysis of ancient Roman engineering documents and classical texts

Tips & Best Practices

Understand the historical context when using pole and Roman mile units
Use the converter for academic, archaeological, or historical research rather than everyday measurement
Cross-check converted values when integrating with modern measurement systems

Limitations

Units come from different cultures and times, potentially affecting precision
Roman mile length is approximate and varies from the modern mile
Practical use of Roman mile is mostly academic or archaeological, not for daily measures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole?: A pole, also called a rod or perch, is an English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 metres, traditionally used in surveying and land measurement.
What does the Roman mile represent?: The Roman mile is an ancient Roman unit of length equal to 1,000 double steps or approximately 1,480 metres, used for distances on Roman roads and military surveying.
Why convert from pole to Roman mile?: Converting from pole to Roman mile helps interpret historical land measurements and supports archaeological and classical studies comparing British units with Roman ones.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet, used mostly in land surveying and historical documents.
Mile (Roman): An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 1,000 double steps or about 1,480 metres, employed for measuring distances on Roman roads.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the pole unit primarily used for?

Roman military mapping

English surveying and land measurement

Modern road construction

How many Roman feet make a Roman mile?

5,000

1,000

16.5

In which fields is converting pole to Roman mile most useful?

Historical research and archaeology

Everyday distance measurement

Modern engineering

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