What is a centimeter used for?

A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, often used in everyday measurements and scientific contexts to measure small to moderate lengths.

Where is the furlong (US survey) still relevant?

The furlong (US survey) mainly appears in historical surveying, older land descriptions, and horse racing distances within the US.

How do I convert centimeters to furlongs accurately?

Use the conversion factor of 1 cm equals 0.0000497096 furlong (US survey) and apply it directly for reliable results in most practical contexts.

How to Convert from Centimeter [cm] to Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Easily convert length measurements from centimeters to furlongs (US survey) using our direct unit converter tool. Ideal for surveying, legal land descriptions, and historical data interpretation.

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Centimeter [cm] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

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Centimeter [cm] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform length measurements from centimeters, a metric unit, into furlongs used in US surveying. It supports bridging modern metric data with traditional land measurement units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in centimeters you want to convert
Select centimeter as the input unit and furlong (US survey) as the output unit
Start the conversion to get the result immediately
Use the output for analysis in land surveying or historical measurement contexts

Key Features

Converts length units from centimeter (cm) to furlong (US survey) [fur]
Uses the exact conversion rate based on historical surveying standards
Browser-based and easy to use for practical applications
Supports measurement contexts like land surveys, legal descriptions, and historical maps

Examples

100 cm converts to 0.00497096 furlong (US survey)
2000 cm converts to 0.0994192 furlong (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Measuring dimensions of objects or small distances in centimeters
Interpreting older US cadastral surveys and legal land documents
Translating historic maps and land boundaries into metric units
Reporting distances in horse racing or other traditional contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that furlong (US survey) is a historical, non-SI unit rarely used in modern contexts
Handle small decimal values carefully to avoid rounding errors
Use this conversion for bridging metric measurements with traditional US surveying units
Verify results when using conversions for legal or surveying purposes

Limitations

Furlong (US survey) is a non-SI unit mostly relevant for legacy survey records
Conversion values are typically very small decimals, which may cause rounding inaccuracies
Not suitable for precise scientific measurement requiring SI units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centimeter used for?: A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, often used in everyday measurements and scientific contexts to measure small to moderate lengths.
Where is the furlong (US survey) still relevant?: The furlong (US survey) mainly appears in historical surveying, older land descriptions, and horse racing distances within the US.
How do I convert centimeters to furlongs accurately?: Use the conversion factor of 1 cm equals 0.0000497096 furlong (US survey) and apply it directly for reliable results in most practical contexts.

Key Terminology

Centimeter (cm): A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for measuring small to medium lengths.
Furlong (US survey) [fur]: A historical, non-SI length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used mainly in US land surveying and horse racing.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does this tool convert from?

Furlong (US survey)

Centimeter

Meter

In which context is the furlong (US survey) commonly used?

Modern scientific experiments

Historical land surveying

Everyday clothing measurements

What is a common limitation when converting centimeters to furlongs?

Large unit size causes small decimals

Incompatibility with metric system

Lack of conversion formulas

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