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

What is the vara castellana?

The vara castellana is a historical Spanish unit of length used mainly in Castile and Spanish territories, standardized around 0.8359 metres in the 18th–19th centuries.

Why convert between pole and vara castellana?

Converting between these units helps interpret and translate historical land measurements from British and Spanish contexts, aiding cadastral updates and historical research.

Convert Pole to Vara Castellana | Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert measurements from pole (rod/perch) to vara castellana, historical units used in British and Spanish contexts. Ideal for land survey, cadastral, and architectural conversions.

Pole

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Pole to Vara castellana Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts lengths from the traditional English unit pole (also known as rod or perch) to the Spanish vara castellana, facilitating interpretation of historical land measurements and cadastral records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value you want to convert in poles
Select 'pole' as the input unit and 'vara castellana' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result
Use the output for translating or updating historical measurements

Key Features

Converts pole (rod/perch) to vara castellana based on historical standards
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
Supports interpretation of historical surveying and cadastral documents
Facilitates restoration and research of architectural and archaeological sites
Provides example conversions for quick reference

Examples

2 Poles equals approximately 12.04 Vara castellana
0.5 Pole converts to about 3.01 Vara castellana

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historical British and Spanish land deeds
Updating cadastral records with compatible units
Translating old survey and agricultural documentation
Restoring architectural plans from historical measurements
Supporting archaeological research with accurate conversions

Tips & Best Practices

Always cross-check original documents for unit definitions
Note that the vara castellana length varies historically by region
Use this tool for approximate conversions rather than precise legal measurements
Consider regional historical standards if available for greater accuracy

Limitations

Vara castellana measurements historically vary depending on place and time
The tool uses a common standard length (approximately 0.8359 m) which may not fit all records
Rounding and original record precision may affect results accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pole unit?: A pole, also called a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres used historically in surveying and land measurement.
What is the vara castellana?: The vara castellana is a historical Spanish unit of length used mainly in Castile and Spanish territories, standardized around 0.8359 metres in the 18th–19th centuries.
Why convert between pole and vara castellana?: Converting between these units helps interpret and translate historical land measurements from British and Spanish contexts, aiding cadastral updates and historical research.

Key Terminology

Pole: A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used in surveying and land measurement.
Vara Castellana: A historical Spanish unit of length standardized around 0.8359 metres, used in land measurement in Castile and Spanish territories.
Cadastral Records: Official documents recording the boundaries and ownership of land parcels, often using traditional units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional English unit equals 16.5 feet?

Rod

Pole

Furlong

What approximate length is the vara castellana standardized at?

0.8359 metres

1.5 metres

0.5 metres

Why is converting pole to vara castellana important?

To facilitate scientific experiments

To interpret historical land and property measurements

For cooking measurements

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