What is the Russian archin unit used for?

The Russian archin was used historically in Russia for measuring cloth, textiles, and general lengths before the metric system, especially in trade and craft.

Why use the US survey mile instead of a standard mile?

The US survey mile is used in surveying and mapping in the United States to align with historical cadastral and geodetic data and differs slightly from the international mile.

Can I rely on this conversion for legal property description?

While this converter is accurate for general use, minor rounding differences mean you should verify precision for legal or critical uses.

Convert Russian Archin to Mile (US survey) [mi] Online

Easily convert measurements from the Russian archin, an old Russian length unit, to the mile (US survey) using our online length converter for historical and surveying uses.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool lets you convert lengths from the Russian archin, a former Russian measurement unit, to the mile (US survey), a unit used in land surveying and mapping in the United States. It helps interpret historical documents and maps that used these units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Russian archin you want to convert.
Select Russian archin as the original unit and mile (US survey) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the result in miles (US survey).
Use the examples provided to verify conversion results if needed.

Key Features

Converts Russian archin lengths to US survey miles accurately.
Supports historical and surveying measurement standards.
Provides straightforward input and conversion output.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Includes example conversions for reference.

Examples

10 Russian archin equals approximately 0.004419183 mile (US survey).
100 Russian archin translate to roughly 0.04419183 mile (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting pre-metric Russian measurements in textile or trade history.
Converting old Russian property and map lengths for restoration projects.
Using in US legal land surveying and cadastral records referencing historical data.
Supporting geodetic data analysis involving State Plane Coordinate System and legacy units.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the context of your measurement to ensure correct unit usage.
Cross-check conversions where legal accuracy is required due to rounding effects.
Reference original documents to validate the unit standard before conversion.

Limitations

The Russian archin is an obsolete measurement with approximate metric equivalence.
Minor differences may appear due to the defined foot standard underlying the US survey mile.
Consider precision requirements carefully when applying this conversion in critical legal or technical situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian archin unit used for?: The Russian archin was used historically in Russia for measuring cloth, textiles, and general lengths before the metric system, especially in trade and craft.
Why use the US survey mile instead of a standard mile?: The US survey mile is used in surveying and mapping in the United States to align with historical cadastral and geodetic data and differs slightly from the international mile.
Can I rely on this conversion for legal property description?: While this converter is accurate for general use, minor rounding differences mean you should verify precision for legal or critical uses.

Key Terminology

Russian Archin: An obsolete Russian unit of length equal to 16 vershoks or about 0.7112 metres, formerly used for clothing and general measurements.
Mile (US survey): A unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used in US surveying and mapping to maintain continuity with historic land records.
Cadastral Survey: A survey relating to the boundaries and ownership of land, often relying on historical measurement units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What was the primary historical use of the Russian archin?

Measuring distances in US land surveys

Measuring cloth and textiles in Russia

Recording nautical miles

How many US survey feet make one US survey mile?

10,000 feet

5,280 feet

1,609.34 feet

Why might there be rounding differences in conversions?

Because archin is metric only

Due to defined foot standards and obsolete unit approximations

Because miles vary worldwide

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