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= Pole (surveying)
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In surveying, a "pole" is an older unit of measure that is equivalent to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards. It is also referred to as a "rod" or "perch." This unit was historically used in land surveying and can be encountered in real estate, agricultural measurement, and mapping. The pole is part of a chain measurement system, where a chain equals 66 feet, and there are 4 poles in one chain.