What is a vara castellana?

A vara castellana is a historical Spanish unit of length used in Castile and Spanish territories, commonly standardized in the 18th–19th centuries at about 0.8359 meters.

What is the foot (US survey)?

The foot (US survey) is a unit of length historically used in United States land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, approximately 0.3048006096 meters.

Why convert vara castellana to foot (US survey)?

Converting vara castellana to foot (US survey) helps interpret historical Spanish land measurements using modern US surveying units, aiding legal, archaeological, and cadastral work.

Convert Vara Castellana to Foot (US Survey) [ft] Online

Easily convert length measurements from vara castellana, a historical Spanish unit, to foot (US survey) with this online tool. Ideal for land surveying, historical research, and legal documentation.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from the vara castellana, a historical Spanish unit used in land measurement, into the foot (US survey), which is commonly used in United States surveying and mapping. It is designed for users needing to relate historical Spanish measurements to modern US units accurately.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in vara castellana that you wish to convert
Select vara castellana as the input unit and foot (US survey) as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result instantly
Use the converted measurement for your land surveying, legal, or historical research needs

Key Features

Converts vara castellana to foot (US survey) quickly and accurately
Supports land surveying, cadastral mapping, and legal document conversions
Browser-based and easy to use with a simple interface
Useful for archaeology and architectural restoration projects
Works with historical measurement units and modern surveying standards

Examples

5 vara castellana converts to approximately 13.6999726 foot (US survey)
10 vara castellana converts to approximately 27.3999452 foot (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical land measurements in Spanish and former Spanish colonial regions
Translating property deeds and legal documents from varas to modern units
Archaeological measurement conversions for restoration projects
Specifying property boundaries and survey results in United States mapping projects
Referencing coordinates and dimensions in legacy cadastral systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context and regional variation of vara castellana values when working with old records
Use this tool for approximate conversions and consider consulting original documents for precision
Be aware of differences between US survey foot and international foot when integrating data
Cross-check converted values with other historic conversion references if possible

Limitations

The definition of vara castellana varied depending on place and era, so exact matching may not always be possible
Differences between US survey foot and international foot could impact some measurements
Historical measurement records may contain inconsistencies or rounding that affect precision

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vara castellana?: A vara castellana is a historical Spanish unit of length used in Castile and Spanish territories, commonly standardized in the 18th–19th centuries at about 0.8359 meters.
What is the foot (US survey)?: The foot (US survey) is a unit of length historically used in United States land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, approximately 0.3048006096 meters.
Why convert vara castellana to foot (US survey)?: Converting vara castellana to foot (US survey) helps interpret historical Spanish land measurements using modern US surveying units, aiding legal, archaeological, and cadastral work.

Key Terminology

Vara Castellana: A historical Spanish unit of length used mainly in Castile and Spanish territories during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Foot (US Survey): A unit of length used in U.S. land surveying defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, slightly different from the international foot.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that records boundaries, ownership, and dimensions of land parcels, often requiring precise unit conversions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the vara castellana primarily used for?

Measuring time intervals

Historical Spanish land measurements

Modern US land surveying

How is the US survey foot defined?

Exactly 0.3048 meters

Exactly 1200/3937 meters

Approximately 0.83 meters

Which area commonly used the vara castellana?

United States

Castile and Spanish territories

France

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