What is a Roman actus?

The Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 metres, historically used in Roman land measurement and cadastral surveying.

A rod, also known as a pole or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, commonly used in historical land measurement.

Why convert from Roman actus to rod?

Conversion helps reconcile ancient Roman land measurements with English surveying units, facilitating interpretation of historical cadastral records and restoration projects.

How to Convert from Roman actus to Rod [rd] - Length Unit Converter

Easily convert length values from the ancient Roman actus to the traditional English rod using our online unit converter. Understand historical land measurements and apply accurate conversions for cadastral and heritage projects.

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What Is This Tool?

This length conversion tool enables users to transform measurements from the Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit, into rods, a traditional English surveying unit. It is designed for those working with historical land and property data, facilitating interpretation and application of these legacy units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Roman actus you want to convert.
Select 'Roman actus' as the from unit and 'rod [rd]' as the to unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in rods.
Review the output and use the conversion for your surveying or historical research needs.

Key Features

Converts Roman actus to rod with a precise conversion factor.
Supports understanding of historical land measurement units.
Ideal for cadastral, archaeological, and heritage restoration contexts.
Simple, browser-based interface for convenient use.
Provides example conversions for quick reference.

Examples

2 Roman actus converts to 14.109 rod.
0.5 Roman actus converts to 3.527 rod.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical cadastral records involving Roman and English units.
Analyzing property boundaries described in ancient Roman land registers.
Supporting heritage conservation projects involving legacy length measurements.
Converting ancient Roman surveying data for modern mapping applications.
Restoring historic fields and fences referenced in older agricultural documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand the historical context of each unit before conversion.
Use this tool as a reference alongside original documents and descriptions.
Take note of possible minor discrepancies due to approximate unit lengths.
Combine converted values with metric units for modern spatial analysis.
Verify converted data when used in legal or restoration work to ensure accuracy.

Limitations

Roman actus length approximations and varying historical rod definitions can lead to slight conversion errors.
These units are largely of historical interest and rarely used in contemporary surveying.
Conversion to metric units for modern use requires cautious handling to maintain spatial accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman actus?: The Roman actus is an ancient unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 metres, historically used in Roman land measurement and cadastral surveying.
What is a rod [rd]?: A rod, also known as a pole or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, commonly used in historical land measurement.
Why convert from Roman actus to rod?: Conversion helps reconcile ancient Roman land measurements with English surveying units, facilitating interpretation of historical cadastral records and restoration projects.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, used in land measurement and defining standard area sides.
Rod [rd]: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used in surveying and land measurement.
Cadastral surveying: The process of measuring and recording land boundaries, often using specific units and maps.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate length of one Roman actus?

16.5 feet

About 35.5 metres

Exactly 5.0292 metres

What is a rod also known as?

Actus simplex

Pole or perch

Actus quadratus

Which field commonly uses conversion between Roman actus and rod?

Modern engineering surveying

Historical land and cadastral analysis

Meteorology

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