What is a Roman actus?

The Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters, used historically for land measurement and surveying.

Why convert Roman actus to meters?

Converting to meters helps interpret historical land data using modern measurement standards for research, restoration, and comparison.

Is the conversion exact?

No, the Roman actus length can vary slightly, so conversions provide approximate modern equivalents.

How to Convert from Roman actus to Meter [m]

Learn how to convert the ancient Roman length unit, Roman actus, into the modern SI unit meter [m]. This guide helps translate historical measurements into metric units for practical use.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps transform measurements from the Roman actus, an old Roman length unit, into meters. It's designed for users interested in converting ancient land and distance measurements into the standard metric system.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value you want to convert in Roman actus
Select Roman actus as the from-unit
Select meter [m] as the to-unit
Click convert to get the result in meters

Key Features

Converts Roman actus to meter [m] with a fixed rate
Easy-to-use browser-based interface
Supports historical measurement translation
Ideal for archaeological and land surveying applications

Examples

2 Roman actus equals 70.95744 meters
0.5 Roman actus equals 17.73936 meters

Common Use Cases

Translating ancient Roman land measurements into modern metric units
Supporting archaeology and historical land surveying research
Comparing historical distances with contemporary property boundaries

Tips & Best Practices

Use the tool for approximate conversions since Roman measurements varied
Cross-check conversions when precise measurements are critical
Use meters to communicate distances in modern contexts clearly

Limitations

Roman actus length varies based on the Roman foot standard used
Conversions are approximate due to historical measurement inconsistencies
Not suitable for highly precise engineering calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman actus?: The Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters, used historically for land measurement and surveying.
Why convert Roman actus to meters?: Converting to meters helps interpret historical land data using modern measurement standards for research, restoration, and comparison.
Is the conversion exact?: No, the Roman actus length can vary slightly, so conversions provide approximate modern equivalents.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, approximately 35.5 meters, used in land measurement.
Meter [m]: The SI base unit of length defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Actus quadratus: A square with sides each equal to one Roman actus, used to define a unit of land area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit does the Roman actus convert into?

Kilogram

Meter

Liter

What was one historical use of the Roman actus?

Cooking measurement

Roman land surveying

Timekeeping

Why might conversions from Roman actus be approximate?

Historical measurement variations

Digital accuracy limit

Unit incompatibility

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