What is a yard in relation to meters?

A yard is exactly defined as 0.9144 meters and is a standard length unit in the imperial and US customary systems.

What was the Roman actus used for?

The Roman actus was a unit of length used primarily for land measurement, cadastral surveys, and defining land areas in ancient Rome.

Can I use this converter for modern engineering projects?

No, because the Roman actus is an obsolete unit and its length is approximate, this converter is best suited for historical and academic purposes.

How to Convert from Yard [yd] to Roman actus?

Easily convert length measurements from yards to Roman actus using this simple online tool, ideal for historical research and land surveying comparisons.

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Yard [yd] to Roman actus Conversion Table

Yard [yd]	Roman actus

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Yard [yd] to Roman actus Conversion Table
Yard [yd]	Roman actus

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to transform length values measured in yards, a modern imperial unit, into Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit once used for land measurement and surveying.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in yards that you wish to convert
Select 'yard [yd]' as the source unit and 'Roman actus' as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the result in Roman actus
Review conversion examples for reference and better understanding

Key Features

Converts modern yards to the ancient Roman actus unit of length
Provides quick and easy access to historical and practical conversion data
Includes clear formulas and examples for straightforward calculations
Supports research in archaeology, classical studies, and land measurement
Browser-based and simple to use with no installation required

Examples

10 yards converts to approximately 0.2577 Roman actus
100 yards converts to about 2.5773 Roman actus

Common Use Cases

Academic research comparing modern and ancient units of length
Archaeological studies involving Roman land surveying methods
Classical land measurement analysis and property boundary research

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for comparative analysis rather than precise engineering measurements
Verify ancient unit conversions with historical context for accuracy
Apply the conversion when studying Roman cadastral documents or land registers

Limitations

Roman actus is an obsolete measure and is not used in modern practical measurement
Conversion values are approximate due to historical reconstruction uncertainties
Exact precision is limited because Roman actus length varied and is estimated (~35.5 meters)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a yard in relation to meters?: A yard is exactly defined as 0.9144 meters and is a standard length unit in the imperial and US customary systems.
What was the Roman actus used for?: The Roman actus was a unit of length used primarily for land measurement, cadastral surveys, and defining land areas in ancient Rome.
Can I use this converter for modern engineering projects?: No, because the Roman actus is an obsolete unit and its length is approximate, this converter is best suited for historical and academic purposes.

Key Terminology

Yard [yd]: A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to exactly 0.9144 meters.
Roman actus: An ancient Roman unit of length approximately equal to 35.5 meters, used in land measurement and cadastral surveying.
Cadastral: Related to the recording and defining of land boundaries and ownership.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one yard equal in Roman actus?

0.2577 Roman actus

0.0257731959 Roman actus

3 Roman actus

What is the approximate length of a Roman actus?

35.5 meters

0.9144 meters

120 yards

For what purpose was the Roman actus primarily used?

Modern sports measurements

Roman land measurement and surveying

Textile measurements

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