What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms lengths from the Roman actus, an old Roman measurement used for land surveying, into kiloyards, a large-scale yard-based unit suitable for modern engineering and infrastructure projects.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value measured in Roman actus.
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Select Roman actus as the input unit and kiloyard [kyd] as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent distance in kiloyards.
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Use the converted value for further calculations or planning.
Key Features
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Converts between ancient Roman units and modern yard-based length units.
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Supports conversions useful for archaeology, land surveying, and engineering.
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Offers straightforward input and output for clear unit translation.
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Includes historical context to assist with understanding the units.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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10 Roman actus equals 0.388 kiloyard [kyd].
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50 Roman actus equals 1.94 kiloyard [kyd].
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient Roman land measurements into modern units for GIS and surveying.
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Analyzing historic cadastral distances with yard-based units.
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Planning long-range infrastructure and military range estimations using kiloyards.
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Converting Roman-era distances for civil engineering and archaeological studies.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of the Roman actus measurement as definitions may vary slightly.
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Use the kiloyard for large linear distances to simplify yard-based values.
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Consider the unit limitations when applying conversions in international systems.
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Double-check conversion values when used in precise engineering applications.
Limitations
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Roman actus is an approximate measurement around 35.5 meters and may vary historically.
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Kiloyard is a non-SI unit and less commonly used outside specific contexts.
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Conversion accuracy is affected by historical unit variations and approximations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Roman actus?
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The Roman actus is an ancient Roman length unit equal to about 120 Roman feet or approximately 35.5 meters, primarily used in land surveying and cadastral records.
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How long is one kiloyard?
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One kiloyard equals 1,000 yards, which corresponds to 914.4 meters using the international yard.
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Why convert Roman actus to kiloyard?
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Converting Roman actus to kiloyard helps express historic distances in a modern yard-based unit useful for engineering, infrastructure, and historical analysis.
Key Terminology
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Roman actus
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An ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet (approximately 35.5 meters), used mainly for land measurement.
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Kiloyard [kyd]
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A non-SI length unit equal to 1,000 yards, used to express large distances in yard-based measurement systems.
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Cadastral surveying
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The process of measuring and recording land boundaries and property divisions.