Convert pole to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Mile (Statute)
1 pole = 0.00312499375000007 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 pole to mi (US):
15 pole = 15 × 0.00312499375000007 mi (US) = 0.0468749062500011 mi (US)
Pole to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.