What is a pole in length measurement?

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

Why is the reed unit conversion approximate?

The reed's exact length has varied by place and time, making conversions approximate rather than exact.

Who would benefit from converting poles to reeds?

Researchers, historians, legal professionals, and archaeologists dealing with historical land records and traditional measurements benefit from this conversion.

How to Convert from Pole to Reed?

Easily convert length measurements from poles to reeds, traditional units used in historical surveying and land records, with our online unit converter.

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Pole to Reed Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform length values measured in poles (also known as rods or perches) into reeds, units historically used in various regional and cultural contexts. It is useful for interpreting old land documents, cadastral maps, and ethnographic measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value you wish to convert into the input field for poles
Select 'pole' as the original unit and 'reed' as the target unit
Initiate the conversion to view the equivalent length in reeds
Use the conversion results to interpret historical or regional measurements accurately

Key Features

Converts length values from poles to reeds based on a fixed conversion rate
Supports understanding of historical and regional measurement units
Useful for legal, cadastral, and archaeological research
Web-based tool accessible without software installation

Examples

2 poles equal 3.6666666666 reeds
5 poles equal 9.1666666665 reeds

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances and boundaries in historical British or colonial property deeds
Converting old survey measurements to modern units for updating records
Understanding dimensions in agricultural or civil engineering historical documents
Conducting ethnographic or archaeological research involving traditional measures

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the historical context to ensure appropriate use of pole and reed units
Use this converter to harmonize data for legal and cadastral accuracy
Recognize that values are approximate due to the reed's variable definitions
Cross-check results with other historical measurement references when necessary

Limitations

The reed's length varied by locality and period, so conversions are approximate
Both units are obsolete, primarily relevant for historical and scholarly purposes
This tool does not address high-precision requirements
Conversion assumes a fixed rate and does not account for regional variants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole in length measurement?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, commonly used in surveying and historical land measurement.
Why is the reed unit conversion approximate?: The reed's exact length has varied by place and time, making conversions approximate rather than exact.
Who would benefit from converting poles to reeds?: Researchers, historians, legal professionals, and archaeologists dealing with historical land records and traditional measurements benefit from this conversion.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, used in surveying and land measurement.
Reed: A historical or regional length unit based on various measuring rods or plants, with variable length depending on locality and time.
Cadastral Mapping: The process of creating maps that show property boundaries and land ownership using measurement units like poles and reeds.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern length is equivalent to one pole?

Approximately 5.5 yards

Exactly 10 feet

About 3 meters

Why are conversions between pole and reed approximate?

Because the reed length varies by region and period

Because poles are measured differently each time

Because the formula is not fixed

In which context is converting poles to reeds most useful?

Historical land surveying and cadastral mapping

Modern construction planning

Astronomical distance calculations

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