What does caliber measure in firearms?

Caliber refers to the bore diameter of a gun barrel and can also denote barrel length as a multiple of that diameter.

Where is the furlong (US survey) unit still used?

It is mainly used in older U.S. land surveys, legal property descriptions, and traditional race distance reporting.

Why are converted values from caliber to furlong so small?

Because caliber measures small firearm dimensions while furlong is a large surveying unit, resulting in very small numbers after conversion.

Convert Caliber [cl] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Online

Easily convert length measurements from caliber [cl], a firearms and artillery dimension, to furlong (US survey) [fur], a historical surveying unit used in the United States.

Caliber [cl]

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Caliber [cl] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

Caliber [cl]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Caliber [cl] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table
Caliber [cl]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms length values from caliber, a measurement related to firearm bore diameters and barrel lengths, into furlong (US survey), a historical land measurement unit used primarily in older United States surveying and legal descriptions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in caliber [cl] representing the firearm or artillery measurement.
Select caliber as the input unit and furlong (US survey) as the output unit.
Execute the conversion to see the equivalent length in furlongs (US survey).

Key Features

Converts caliber units, which denote bore diameter or barrel length multiples, into furlong (US survey), a traditional surveying length unit.
Supports conversion relevant for ballistics, firearms engineering, and historical land survey data integration.
Browser-based tool enabling quick conversions between specialized length units without installation.

Examples

100 Caliber equals 0.00012626237373737 Furlong (US survey).
10,000 Caliber equals 0.012626237373737 Furlong (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting ballistic or engineering data alongside historic land surveying units.
Converting firearm bore or barrel lengths to correlate with old US cadastral survey measures.
Analyzing legacy legal land descriptions involving furlong measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that caliber measurements are typically small and result in tiny furlong values after conversion.
Consider the context where the furlong unit is historical and primarily used for land survey legacy data.
Use precise caliber values and verify unit standards for reliable conversion results.

Limitations

Caliber dimensions are firearm-specific and small compared to the large furlong unit, causing very small converted values.
Furlong (US survey) is a non-SI, historical unit with limited modern application outside legacy contexts.
Differences in metric and customary unit standards can affect conversion accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does caliber measure in firearms?: Caliber refers to the bore diameter of a gun barrel and can also denote barrel length as a multiple of that diameter.
Where is the furlong (US survey) unit still used?: It is mainly used in older U.S. land surveys, legal property descriptions, and traditional race distance reporting.
Why are converted values from caliber to furlong so small?: Because caliber measures small firearm dimensions while furlong is a large surveying unit, resulting in very small numbers after conversion.

Key Terminology

Caliber [cl]: A firearm and artillery metric for bore diameter or barrel length expressed as a multiple of bore diameter.
Furlong (US survey) [fur]: A non-SI historical unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used mainly in older U.S. land surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

What kind of unit is caliber primarily?

A unit for measuring weight

A firearms length-related measurement

A volume measurement

What does the furlong (US survey) represent?

1/4 of a mile

A historical length unit of 660 survey feet

A modern SI unit of length

In which field would you commonly use caliber to furlong conversion?

Meteorology

Historical land surveying and ballistics

Cooking measurements

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter