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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.



A statute mile is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is officially defined as 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. The term "statute mile" distinguishes it from other types of miles, such as the nautical mile. The origin of the statute mile dates back to an Act of Parliament in England in 1593, which standardized the length of the mile. It is primarily used for measuring distances on land, such as in road signs, speed limits, and maps. While many countries have adopted the metric system, the statute mile remains in everyday use in a few countries. In contrast to the nautical mile, which is used for air and sea navigation, the statute mile is mainly applied in land-based contexts. It is also used to calculate speed in miles per hour (mph), especially for vehicles and road travel.


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