What was the Roman actus used for?

It was primarily used in Roman times for land surveying and defining field boundaries, as well as expressing land area sides.

How long is a furlong?

A furlong measures exactly 201.168 metres, historically representing the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.

Why convert Roman actus to furlongs?

Converting helps understand ancient Roman land measurements in terms of more familiar traditional units still used in historical and sporting contexts.

How to Convert from Roman actus to Furlong [fur]

Convert lengths from the ancient Roman actus unit to the imperial furlong [fur] using this online converter. Understand the relationship between Roman and traditional land measurement units.

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Roman actus to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform measurements taken in Roman actus, an ancient unit used in Roman land surveying, into furlongs, a traditional imperial length unit. It helps relate historical Roman land measurements to more familiar modern and traditional units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Roman actus you wish to convert.
Select 'Roman actus' as the input unit and 'furlong [fur]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent measurement in furlongs.

Key Features

Converts Roman actus to furlongs accurately using established conversion rates.
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
Supports understanding of historical and traditional land measurement units.

Examples

5 Roman actus equals 0.881818182 furlong.
10 Roman actus equals 1.763636364 furlong.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting ancient Roman land and cadastral survey documents.
Comparing historical land measurements to imperial units like furlongs.
Studying historical geography and archaeological land assessments.
Relating distances in horse racing and traditional land descriptions.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for historical research, especially when analyzing Roman cadastral systems.
Cross-check converted values when comparing with old land registers or maps.
Remember the inherent approximations in ancient unit definitions when interpreting results.

Limitations

The Roman actus is an approximate unit and may vary slightly based on historical sources.
Furlong is mostly obsolete in scientific fields and remains mainly for historical or traditional use.
Precision can be influenced by variations in definitions of the foot and rounding in older measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Roman actus used for?: It was primarily used in Roman times for land surveying and defining field boundaries, as well as expressing land area sides.
How long is a furlong?: A furlong measures exactly 201.168 metres, historically representing the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.
Why convert Roman actus to furlongs?: Converting helps understand ancient Roman land measurements in terms of more familiar traditional units still used in historical and sporting contexts.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 metres, used for land measurement and defining square areas.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, traditionally measuring the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.
Cadastral surveying: The process of measuring and recording land boundaries and area for property and ownership purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one Roman actus approximately equal in metres?

About 66 metres

About 35.5 metres

Exactly 220 metres

For which purpose was the furlong traditionally used?

Measurement of fabric length

Length of a furrow in a field

Measurement of rainfall

In which contexts is the furlong still commonly used?

Horse racing and traditional land descriptions

Scientific engineering measurements

Marine navigation

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