π Verst (Russian) to Kilometer Converter
1 verst β 1.0668 km. Convert the historical Russian length unit verst to kilometers.
1 verst=1.0668 km
Quick Reference: Verst (Russian) β Kilometer
| verst | km |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.5334 |
| 1 | 1.0668 |
| 2 | 2.1336 |
| 3 | 3.2004 |
| 5 | 5.334 |
| 10 | 10.668 |
| 25 | 26.67 |
| 50 | 53.34 |
| 100 | 106.68 |
About this conversion
The verst (Π²Π΅ΡΡΡΠ°Μ) is the historical Russian unit of distance, used from the 11th century until metrication. 1 verst β 1.0668 km, defined as 500 sazhen.
Formula
km = verst Γ 1.0668. verst = km / 1.0668.
Worked example
A journey of 100 verst = 100 Γ 1.0668 β 106.68 km.
History & background
Originally a variable distance, the verst was standardised in 1649 by Tsar Alexis at 1,000 sazhen and reduced in 1835 to 500 sazhen (β 1.067 km). Pushkin, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky measured travel in verst β Anna Karenina is told in verst, not kilometers.
Common use cases
- Translating 19th-century Russian novels
- Historical map analysis
- Imperial-era postal route research
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km in 1 verst?+
Approximately 1.067 km.
Is verst still used?+
No, Russia adopted the metric system in 1924.
How long is "verst pole" in Pushkin?+
A verst pole was a milestone marking each verst along Imperial roads, often striped black and white.