What Is This Tool?
This converter changes length values from Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit used in land measurements, into rods (US survey), a traditional American surveying unit. It supports users working with historical land records, archaeological data, and property measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Roman actus you want to convert
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Select the unit Roman actus as the source and rod (US survey) as the target
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Click the convert button to get the length in rods
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Review the results for historical or surveying analysis
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Use provided examples for guidance as needed
Key Features
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Converts length from Roman actus to rod (US survey) units accurately based on defined conversion rates
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Supports historical and cadastral surveying data interpretation
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output
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Useful for legal property descriptions and land measurement translations
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Provides examples to demonstrate common conversions
Examples
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2 Roman actus equals about 14.109062691 rods (US survey)
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0.5 Roman actus converts to approximately 3.52726567275 rods (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient Roman land measurements into US customary survey units
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Analyzing cadastral records for historical land boundaries
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Converting distances on old maps related to Roman and US land systems
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Supporting archaeological and legal property descriptions involving both units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the historical context when interpreting converted values
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Cross-check unit definitions especially when comparing different surveying standards
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Use the conversion consistently for comparative analysis across maps or records
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Refer to examples to ensure proper input formatting and expectations
Limitations
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Minor discrepancies may arise from approximations in the Roman actus length
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Differences between modern and historical foot definitions can affect precision
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Conversion accuracy depends on the reliability of original measurements
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Modern survey standards may vary from the conditions when these units were used
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Roman actus?
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A Roman actus is an ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 meters, mainly used for land measurement and defining standard land area sides.
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How long is a rod (US survey)?
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A rod (US survey) is exactly 16.5 US survey feet or about 5.02921 meters, commonly used in American land surveys and legal boundary descriptions.
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Why convert Roman actus to rod (US survey)?
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Conversions help translate ancient Roman land measurements into US customary units, aiding historical land record interpretation and survey comparison.
Key Terminology
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Roman actus
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An ancient Roman length unit equal to 120 Roman feet, used in land surveying and measuring distances or land area sides.
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Rod (US survey)
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A unit of length equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, traditionally used in land surveying and legal property boundary definitions.
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Cadastral surveying
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The process of recording and defining land boundaries and ownership through precise measurements.