Convert yard to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Roman Actus
1 yd = 0.0257731958762887 actus
Example: convert 15 yd to actus:
15 yd = 15 × 0.0257731958762887 actus = 0.38659793814433 actus
Yard to Roman Actus Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.