What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change measurements from Roman actus, an old Roman length unit, into the Mile (US survey) unit. It supports users needing to relate ancient land measurements to modern American surveying systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value you wish to convert in Roman actus.
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Choose the Roman actus as the input unit and Mile (US survey) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in miles (US survey).
Key Features
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Converts Roman actus, an ancient Roman length unit, to US survey miles.
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Supports understanding of historical land measurements in modern units.
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Uses a precise conversion formula for reliable results.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversion tasks.
Examples
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10 Roman actus equals approximately 0.220454105 Mile (US survey).
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50 Roman actus converts to about 1.102270525 Mile (US survey).
Common Use Cases
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Translating Roman cadastral and agricultural land measurements into modern units.
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Analyzing and restoring Roman land survey records in the context of US land surveying.
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Comparing historical road and property distances with contemporary US survey maps.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check your input to ensure accurate conversions between units.
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Use this tool when working with archaeological data related to Roman land divisions.
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Be aware of slight differences between US survey miles and international miles when applying results.
Limitations
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Roman actus length may vary slightly due to historical source differences.
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US survey mile is slightly different from the international mile; conversions may not be precise for all uses.
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This tool is intended for general conversions and not for extremely high-precision requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Roman actus?
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The Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to about 120 Roman feet or approximately 35.5 meters, historically used for land measurements.
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Why use the Mile (US survey) for conversion?
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The Mile (US survey) is a unit used in US surveying that aligns with legacy datasets and legal land descriptions, making it suitable for integrating historical and modern survey data.
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Can I use this conversion for high-precision land surveying?
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Because of slight variations in the Roman actus length and differences between US survey and international miles, this conversion is best used for general or historical context, not for high-precision needs.
Key Terminology
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Roman actus
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An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters, used in land measurement and surveying.
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Mile (US survey)
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A length unit equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in US surveying to maintain consistency with historical data.
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Cadastral Surveying
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A type of land surveying that involves creating detailed records of property boundaries and land ownership.