Convert Reed (reed) to Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) instantly.
Reed to Foot (US Survey) conversion
1 Reed (reed) = 8.999982 Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)). To convert Reed to Foot (US Survey), multiply the value by 8.999982.
| Reed (reed) | Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8.999982 |
| 2 | 17.999964 |
| 5 | 44.99991 |
| 10 | 89.99982 |
| 25 | 224.99955 |
| 50 | 449.9991 |
| 100 | 899.9982 |
| 1000 | 8999.982 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot (US Survey) are in one Reed?
One Reed (reed) equals 8.999982 Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)).
How do I convert Reed to Foot (US Survey)?
To convert Reed to Foot (US Survey), multiply the value by 8.999982.
What is 10 Reed in Foot (US Survey)?
10 Reed = 89.99982 Foot (US Survey).
About these units
Reed (reed)
The reed is a smaller unit than the long reed, typically about 1 cubit, and was widely used in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and biblical times. It functioned as a standard measure for construction, religious architecture, and land surveys. Reeds were particularly useful in field work, where repetitive human-scale measurements could be performed quickly. They also served as a practical calibration tool for larger units like rods, chains, and long reeds. The reed is frequently mentioned in ancient texts, highlighting its role in the organization of public works, the construction of sacred buildings, and the measurement of land.
Foot (US Survey) (ft (US))
The US Survey Foot is a standardized version of the foot, defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (~0.30480061 m). It was adopted to maintain continuity with older surveying records when converting to the metric system. Surveyors, engineers, and geographers in the United States used this unit for mapping, cadastral surveys, and infrastructure projects. Its slight difference from the international foot allows historical survey data to align accurately with modern geodetic coordinates. Although the international foot is now more common, the US survey foot remains relevant for interpreting historical survey data and legal property boundaries.