What is a Russian archin?

It is an obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used before metrication.

Why convert Russian archins to miles?

To interpret historic Russian length measurements in modern miles for applications like mapping, surveying, and restoration.

How to Convert from Russian archin to Mile [mi, mi(Int)]?

Q: What is the international mile?

The international mile is an English unit of length exactly 1,609.344 metres, defined by agreement in 1959 and commonly used for land distances.

Easily convert lengths from the historical Russian archin unit to the international mile using this simple online converter tool, ideal for historic research, mapping, and land surveying.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to transform measurements from the obsolete Russian archin length unit into miles, a widely used imperial unit. It supports users dealing with historical records, restoration projects, and modern mapping tasks.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Russian archins you want to convert
Select mile [mi, mi(Int)] as the target unit
Start the conversion to see the equivalent distance in miles
Review output and use it for mapping, property, or research purposes

Key Features

Converts from Russian archin (archaic Russian length) to international miles (mi, mi(Int))
Based on exact and recognized unit definitions for clarity
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Supports historical and modern use case interpretation
Displays conversion using straightforward multiplication formulas

Examples

Convert 10 Russian arshins to miles: 10 × 0.0004419192 = 0.004419192 miles
Convert 100 Russian arshins to miles: 100 × 0.0004419192 = 0.04419192 miles

Common Use Cases

Translating old Russian textile or trade measurements into today’s land distance units
Restoring historical documents and verifying property boundaries using miles
Mapping and surveying where historical Russian measurements must be cross-referenced with imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check historical source references due to slight variations in archin measures
Handle small converted values carefully to avoid rounding issues
Use the conversion for contextual analysis rather than precise engineering calculations

Limitations

The Russian archin is an obsolete unit and may differ slightly between sources
Conversions to miles are approximate given differing base definitions
Very small arshin values convert to minimal mile fractions that need careful decimal attention

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: It is an obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used before metrication.
What is the international mile?: The international mile is an English unit of length exactly 1,609.344 metres, defined by agreement in 1959 and commonly used for land distances.
Why convert Russian archins to miles?: To interpret historic Russian length measurements in modern miles for applications like mapping, surveying, and restoration.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An old Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres, used in pre-metric Russia.
International mile (mi, mi(Int)): An English unit of length fixed at exactly 1,609.344 metres, commonly used internationally for land distance measurements.
Vershok: A traditional Russian unit of length; 16 vershoks make one Russian archin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length does one Russian archin correspond to in miles?

0.0044 miles

0.0004419192 miles

1.609344 miles

What is the international mile defined as?

Exactly 1,609.344 metres

Approximately 0.7112 metres

16 vershoks

Which is a typical use case for converting Russian archins to miles?

Converting modern clothing sizes

Restoring historical maps and documents

Measuring running race lengths

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