What is a Russian archin?

A Russian archin is an old unit of length formerly used in Russia, equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 meters.

Why use the foot (US survey) instead of the international foot?

The foot (US survey) is specifically used in American land surveying and mapping, maintaining consistency with older land records and geodetic datasets.

Can this tool help in restoring historic buildings?

Yes, it assists in converting original Russian measurements recorded in arshins to US survey feet for accurate restoration.

How to Convert from Russian archin to Foot (US survey) [ft]?

Convert measurements from the obsolete Russian archin to the US survey foot easily and accurately, ideal for historical, surveying, and restoration projects.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform lengths measured in the traditional Russian archin into the US survey foot, a unit commonly used in American land surveying and mapping. It is designed for users working with historical data, legacy documents, and specialized engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in Russian archin into the input field.
Select or confirm the 'Russian archin' as the source unit and 'foot (US survey) [ft]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in US survey feet.
Use the result for interpreting historical measurements or planning projects requiring legacy unit conversions.

Key Features

Converts Russian archin (an old Russian length unit equal to 28 English inches) to US survey foot with precise conversion rate.
Supports interpretation of measurements from 18th–19th century Russian maps and historical property records.
Useful for restoring cultural heritage artifacts and matching legacy survey dimensions.
Browser-based and easy to use without the need for downloads.

Examples

Converting 5 Russian archin results in approximately 11.6666 foot (US survey).
10 Russian archin translates to about 23.3333 foot (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical Russian textile measurements or tailoring dimensions.
Converting lengths on old Russian maps to modern US surveying units.
Restoring buildings or artifacts documented in arshins with accurate US survey foot equivalents.
Linking legacy survey and cadastral data in the United States for engineering or land development.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context in which the original measurement was taken to ensure appropriate conversion use.
Consider cross-checking converted values against metric equivalents when precision is critical.
Use the converter when dealing with documents or projects referencing old Russian or US legacy units.
Be aware of the historical nature of these units and potential rounding variations.

Limitations

The Russian archin is an obsolete unit and may have measurement inconsistencies from its historical use.
The US survey foot is a legacy unit that might differ slightly from modern definitions.
Rounding and historical accuracy variations can affect the precision of conversions.
For highly precise applications, consider using modern metric standards alongside this conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: A Russian archin is an old unit of length formerly used in Russia, equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 meters.
Why use the foot (US survey) instead of the international foot?: The foot (US survey) is specifically used in American land surveying and mapping, maintaining consistency with older land records and geodetic datasets.
Can this tool help in restoring historic buildings?: Yes, it assists in converting original Russian measurements recorded in arshins to US survey feet for accurate restoration.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, used before metrication primarily in trade and crafts.
Foot (US survey): A length unit defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, widely used historically in United States land surveying and mapping.
Conversion rate: The numerical factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another, here 1 Russian archin equals approximately 2.3333 foot (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the Russian archin primarily used for historically?

A modern unit for construction

Measuring cloth and textiles in pre-metric Russia

A unit for US land surveying

What does one Russian archin approximately equal in US survey feet?

1.5 ft

2.3333 ft

3.0 ft

In which field is the foot (US survey) mainly applied?

Historical map restoration in Russia

US land surveying and cadastral measurements

Textile manufacturing

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