What is the Roman actus used for?

The Roman actus was used mainly for cadastral and agricultural land measurement, as well as defining land areas in ancient Roman surveying.

Why was the Russian archin important?

The Russian archin served as a standard length measure in pre-metric Russia, especially for cloth measurement, trade, and building documentation.

Is this converter suitable for modern engineering?

No, this converter is intended for historical and academic uses, as both units are obsolete and approximate.

How to Convert from Roman actus to Russian archin

Learn how to convert the ancient Roman unit of length, the actus, into the obsolete Russian length unit, the archin, essential for historical research and restoration projects.

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Roman actus to Russian archin Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables you to convert values from the Roman actus, an ancient land measurement unit, to the Russian archin, a former Russian length measure used in trade and crafts. It supports historical and academic efforts involving these traditional units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in Roman actus
Select Roman actus as the original unit and Russian archin as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Russian archin
Use the result for historical analysis, restoration, or research purposes

Key Features

Converts Roman actus to Russian archin using a defined conversion rate
Supports accurate translation of ancient and pre-metric length measurements
Ease of use with simple input for length values and units
Browser-based converter accessible without installation

Examples

1 Roman actus equals approximately 49.8857 Russian archin
2 Roman actus converts to about 99.7714 Russian archin

Common Use Cases

Historical land surveying and cadastral research of Roman and Russian territories
Restoration of buildings or artifacts with dimensions originally recorded in these units
Translation and comparison of measurements found in ancient maps and documents
Academic study of old measurement systems in archaeology and architecture

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check converted values against metric equivalents for precision
Consider the historical context since both units can vary slightly over time
Use this conversion primarily for academic, restoration, or reenactment projects
Cross-reference original documents to ensure correct unit interpretation

Limitations

Both Roman actus and Russian archin are obsolete units with approximate values
Historical variation might affect exact measurement accuracy
Modern applications are limited to specialized academic or restoration contexts
Results should be corroborated with metric unit checks when precision is critical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Roman actus used for?: The Roman actus was used mainly for cadastral and agricultural land measurement, as well as defining land areas in ancient Roman surveying.
Why was the Russian archin important?: The Russian archin served as a standard length measure in pre-metric Russia, especially for cloth measurement, trade, and building documentation.
Is this converter suitable for modern engineering?: No, this converter is intended for historical and academic uses, as both units are obsolete and approximate.

Key Terminology

Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet or about 35.5 meters, used in land surveying and defining land areas.
Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or roughly 0.7112 meters, used historically for measuring textiles and lengths before metrication.

Quick Knowledge Check

What ancient civilization used the actus as a length unit?

Greek

Roman

Egyptian

The Russian archin was commonly used to measure what?

Land distances

Textiles

Water volumes

What is the approximate conversion from 1 Roman actus to Russian archin?

28.5 archins

49.9 archins

120 archins

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