What is a Russian archin?

The Russian archin is an old Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or about 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used before metrication.

How is the foot unit defined?

The foot, symbolized as ft, is an imperial and U.S. customary length unit defined exactly as 0.3048 metres.

Why convert Russian archin to feet?

Converting helps interpret historical Russian measurements in terms familiar to modern imperial or U.S. customary systems, aiding restoration and research.

How to Convert from Russian archin to Foot [ft]

Convert lengths from the obsolete Russian archin to the imperial foot [ft] using this straightforward unit converter. Understand historical measures with ease.

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Russian archin to Foot [ft] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables conversion from the Russian archin, an old Russian length unit, to the foot (ft), a current imperial and U.S. customary length unit. It helps users interpret and translate historical Russian measurements into modern terms.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Russian archin units.
Select Russian archin as the input unit and foot [ft] as the output unit.
Click convert to view the equivalent measurement in feet.
Use the results to better understand or document lengths from historical sources.

Key Features

Simple interface for converting Russian archin to feet.
Accurate application of the provided conversion rate.
Ideal for historical, architectural, and tailoring use cases.
Supports interpretation of old Russian measurement systems.

Examples

1 Russian archin equals approximately 2.3333 feet.
5 Russian archins convert to roughly 11.6667 feet.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting lengths found in 18th–19th century Russian maps and documents.
Restoring historic buildings or artifacts originally measured in arshins.
Measuring cloth or textiles for historical tailoring projects.

Tips & Best Practices

Cross-check lengths against original sources when possible.
Consider possible regional variations of the archin unit.
Use this tool primarily for general reference rather than precision engineering tasks.

Limitations

Russian archin is an obsolete unit with historic length variations.
Conversions may not be precise due to regional differences and rounding.
Be cautious when applying conversions to very old documents or artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: The Russian archin is an old Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or about 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used before metrication.
How is the foot unit defined?: The foot, symbolized as ft, is an imperial and U.S. customary length unit defined exactly as 0.3048 metres.
Why convert Russian archin to feet?: Converting helps interpret historical Russian measurements in terms familiar to modern imperial or U.S. customary systems, aiding restoration and research.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or about 28 English inches, used before metrication.
Foot (ft): A unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, exactly 0.3048 metres long.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit defines the Russian archin?

Approximately 0.7112 metres

Exactly 0.5 metres

Equivalent to 1 foot

What is the exact length in metres for one foot?

0.3048 metres

0.7112 metres

1 metre

For what reason is the Russian archin to foot conversion commonly used?

Calculating modern building heights

Interpreting historical Russian measurements in imperial units

Converting textile sizes to metric

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