What is a Roman actus?

The Roman actus is an ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, used mainly in Roman land surveying and defining areas.

What is the foot (US survey) unit?

The foot (US survey) is a historical US length unit used in land surveys, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.

Why convert Roman actus to foot (US survey)?

This conversion helps compare ancient Roman land measurements with modern US surveying units for historical research and legacy projects.

How to Convert from Roman actus to Foot (US survey) [ft]

Easily convert Roman actus, an ancient Roman length unit, to foot (US survey), a historical US land measurement unit. Perfect for archaeology, cadastral mapping, and civil engineering applications.

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Roman actus to Foot (US survey) [ft] Conversion Table

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Roman actus to Foot (US survey) [ft] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms lengths measured in Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit, into foot (US survey), a historical US land surveying unit. It is especially useful for correlating Roman land measurements with modern US surveying data.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the length value in Roman actus you wish to convert.
Select Roman actus as the source unit and foot (US survey) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to view the corresponding measurement in foot (US survey).
Use the provided examples to understand typical conversions.

Key Features

Converts Roman actus to foot (US survey) using exact conversion rates.
Supports applications in archaeology, historical land surveying, and cadastral mapping.
Provides straightforward, browser-based ease of use for land measurement conversions.
Displays conversion examples for quick reference.

Examples

2 Roman actus equals 232.7995344 foot (US survey).
0.5 Roman actus equals 58.1998836 foot (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Converting ancient Roman land measurements to modern US surveying units for research.
Analyzing cadastral and boundary data recorded in different historical units.
Supporting civil engineering projects that reference legacy Roman and US survey measurements.
Cross-referencing archaeological site dimensions with historical land records.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the context of measurement when working with historical units like Roman actus.
Use this conversion primarily for historical research or legacy survey comparisons.
Keep in mind the Roman actus is approximate and can vary over time.
Remember the US survey foot is a legacy unit, increasingly replaced by the international foot.

Limitations

Roman actus is an ancient and approximate unit, which may affect precision over different historical standards.
Foot (US survey) is a historical unit being phased out in favor of the international foot, limiting modern applicability.
Conversion accuracy may be influenced by variations in length standards used historically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman actus?: The Roman actus is an ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, used mainly in Roman land surveying and defining areas.
What is the foot (US survey) unit?: The foot (US survey) is a historical US length unit used in land surveys, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Why convert Roman actus to foot (US survey)?: This conversion helps compare ancient Roman land measurements with modern US surveying units for historical research and legacy projects.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, used for land measurement and surveying.
Foot (US survey): A historical US land surveying unit defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, used primarily in older surveys.
Actus quadratus: A standard square whose side length is one Roman actus, used to define land area in ancient Rome.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one Roman actus equal in foot (US survey)?

Approximately 100 feet

116.3997672 feet

130 feet

In which field is converting Roman actus to foot (US survey) most useful?

Modern construction only

Archaeology and historical surveying

Biology

Which statement is true about the foot (US survey)?

It is an exact modern SI unit

It is a historical unit used in US land surveying

It is identical to the international foot

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