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Conversion Formula:
pole = ft × 0.060606
Convert Foot to Pole (ft to pole) instantly with accurate, readable results.
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Foot (ft) — Imperial/US unit defined exactly as 0.3048 meters
Common for human height, room dimensions, and construction. Part of the feet–inches notation in building trades.
- Symbol: ft
- System: Imperial/US customary
- Exact relations: 1 ft = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm = 304.8 mm (exact)
- Other relations: 1 ft = 12 in, 3 ft = 1 yd
- Typical examples: ceiling heights, floor plans, ladder lengths
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Pole (also rod or perch) - traditional surveying length
Pole is a historical Imperial/US surveying unit equal to 16.5 feet. Used in land measurement, parcel descriptions, and traditional fencing
- Symbols: rd (rod), p (perch); no standard symbol for “pole”
- System: Imperial/US customary (historic surveying)
- Exact relations: 1 pole = 16.5 ft = 5.5 yd = 1/4 chain = 25 links = 1/320 mi
- Metric equivalents: 1 pole = 5.0292 m (exact)
- Typical examples: fence runs; plot dimensions in old deeds (e.g., “4 poles 3 links”)