What is a Roman actus?

The Roman actus is an ancient Roman unit of length, about 35.5 meters, used in land survey and defining square areas in Roman times.

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters.

Why convert Roman actus to poles?

Converting helps translate Roman land measurements into traditional English units, aiding historical survey and cadastral data comparison.

How to Convert from Roman actus to Pole

Convert ancient Roman land measurement units from Roman actus to the traditional English pole unit with this easy-to-use online converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values from the Roman actus, an ancient Roman length unit, into poles, a traditional English surveying length unit. It helps interpret and compare historical land measurements accurately.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Roman actus you want to convert.
Select Roman actus as the input unit and pole as the output unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent length expressed in poles.

Key Features

Converts Roman actus units (approx. 35.5 meters) to poles (5.0292 meters).
Supports historical and cadastral measurement interpretations.
Based on an established conversion formula: 1 Roman actus equals 7.0545454545 poles.
Browser-based and simple interface for quick length conversions.

Examples

1 Roman actus converts to approximately 7.05 poles.
3 Roman actus equal about 21.16 poles.

Common Use Cases

Translating Roman cadastral measures into British land surveying units.
Updating old survey records by converting rods or poles to modern metrics.
Interpreting historical property boundaries and agricultural measurements.
Archaeological and historical research involving ancient land units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for approximate conversions of historical length units.
Consider historical context when interpreting measurement values.
Double-check results when integrating data from different eras or regions.
Remember both units vary slightly by time and location, so use results as guides.

Limitations

Roman actus and pole units have varying historical definitions by region and era.
Conversion results may include rounding errors due to approximate ancient measures.
Use caution in critical applications needing precise modern measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman actus?: The Roman actus is an ancient Roman unit of length, about 35.5 meters, used in land survey and defining square areas in Roman times.
How long is a pole?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit equal to 16.5 feet or about 5.0292 meters.
Why convert Roman actus to poles?: Converting helps translate Roman land measurements into traditional English units, aiding historical survey and cadastral data comparison.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 meters, used in land measurement and defining areas.
Pole: A traditional English surveying unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters, used in cadastral and agricultural contexts.
Cadastral Surveying: The process of measuring and recording land boundaries and properties, often for legal and taxation purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one Roman actus roughly equal in poles?

3.5 poles

7.05 poles

16.5 poles

Which unit is approximately 5.0292 meters?

Roman actus

Pole

Roman foot

In what context was the Roman actus primarily used?

Modern engineering

Roman land surveying

British agriculture

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