Convert Russian archin to pole Online | Free Length Converter

Switch units
   

Russian Archin


The archin (also spelled arshin) is a traditional Russian unit of length that was widely used before the adoption of the metric system. It is approximately equal to 28 inches or 0.7112 meters.


The archin was commonly used in measuring cloth, land, and building dimensions in Russia and neighboring regions. It roughly corresponds to the length of a forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, similar to the cubit.


Though obsolete today, the archin remains an important part of Russian historical measurements and appears in older legal and trade documents.


Summary:



  • 1 archin ≈ 28 inches (0.7112 meters)



  • Used historically in Russia for textiles and land measurement



  • Based on the length of the forearm



  • Mostly of historical and cultural interest today




Pole


A pole is another traditional unit of length equivalent to a rod or perch. It measures exactly 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or about 5.0292 meters.


The pole has been used historically in land measurement and surveying, especially in England and the United States. Like the rod and perch, it helped standardize measurements of fields, plots, and boundaries before the adoption of metric units.


Key conversions:



  • 1 pole = 16.5 feet



  • 1 pole = 5.5 yards



  • 1 pole ≈ 5.0292 meters



  • 4 poles = 1 chain



  • 40 poles = 1 furlong



Though largely replaced by modern units, the pole remains a notable term in historical surveying and land records.



No conversions available for length.

Convert Russian archin to Other Length Units