Convert pole to mile
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Mile
1 pole = 0.003125 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 pole to mi, mi(Int):
15 pole = 15 × 0.003125 mi, mi(Int) = 0.046875 mi, mi(Int)
Pole to Mile 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
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.