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A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

How do I convert long reed to foot (US survey)?

Simply enter the value in the long reed input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in foot (US survey) instantly.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes, this length converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Can I switch between long reed and foot (US survey) easily?

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between long reed and foot (US survey).

How accurate are the conversion results?

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Long Reed

The long reed is an old English unit of length used primarily in measuring land, especially in agriculture and surveying. It is traditionally equal to 16.5 feet or 5.03 meters.

The long reed was used alongside other units like the rod, pole, and perch, often interchangeably, to measure distances and plot boundaries.

Key points:

1 long reed = 16.5 feet ≈ 5.03 meters
Used historically in land measurement and agriculture
Equivalent or similar to the rod, pole, or perch
Important in English customary measurement systems

Though obsolete now, the long reed is part of the rich history of traditional English measurement units.

Foot (US Survey)

The US survey foot is a unit of length used historically in the United States for land surveying and mapping. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters. This makes it very slightly longer than the international foot, which is exactly 0.3048 meters.

The US survey foot was established to maintain consistency with earlier land surveys and legal descriptions in the U.S. It was used extensively in the Public Land Survey System and other cadastral surveys.

Key points:

1 US survey foot = 1200/3937 meters ≈ 0.3048006096 meters
Slightly longer than the international foot by about 0.0006 millimeters
Used primarily in land surveying and legal documents
As of recent years, the US has been phasing out the US survey foot in favor of the international foot for standardization.

Though nearly identical to the international foot, the US survey foot remains important for understanding older land records and measurements.

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