What is the conversion rate from Chain (US survey) to Furlong (US survey)?

1 Chain (US survey) is exactly 0.1 Furlong (US survey).

Where are these units commonly used?

They are often used in historical U.S. land surveying, cadastral mapping, legal land descriptions, and traditional race distances.

Can I use this converter for modern surveying measurements?

This converter is intended for interpreting historical data and may not be suitable for most modern surveying practices.

How to Convert from Chain (US survey) [ch] to Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Easily convert lengths between Chain (US survey) and Furlong (US survey) units, commonly used in historical U.S. land surveying and cadastral measurements.

Chain (US survey) [ch]

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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Chain (US survey) [ch] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

Chain (US survey) [ch]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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Start Value

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Chain (US survey) [ch] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table
Chain (US survey) [ch]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate lengths from the Chain (US survey) unit, a traditional measure of 66 US survey feet, into Furlong (US survey), a historic unit equal to 660 US survey feet. It assists in converting legacy land survey measurements and other traditional units to understand property boundaries and historical records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in Chain (US survey).
Select Chain (US survey) as the unit you are converting from.
Choose Furlong (US survey) as the target unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent length in Furlongs.

Key Features

Converts Chain (US survey) values to Furlong (US survey) based on a precise conversion rate.
Supports understanding of historical land measurement units used in U.S. cadastral surveys.
Browser-based and simple to use for quick unit translation.
Includes examples to guide conversion calculations.

Examples

5 Chains (US survey) equals 0.5 Furlongs (US survey).
12 Chains (US survey) converts to 1.2 Furlongs (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and documenting distances in historical U.S. land deeds and cadastral surveys.
Converting legacy survey measurements into larger traditional units for cadastral and legal land descriptions.
Analyzing older maps and property records that use customary British/American length units.
Reporting distances in contexts such as horse racing that still utilize traditional units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you select the correct US survey units to maintain measurement consistency.
Use this tool primarily for historical data interpretation to avoid issues with modern unit differences.
Refer to the provided examples to confirm your understanding of the conversion.
Keep in mind the historical context of these units when applying the converted values.

Limitations

Both Chain and Furlong are historical units based on the US survey foot that slightly differs from international feet.
Precision may vary when converting these units to metric or modern length systems.
The tool is mainly applicable for historical and cadastral data rather than current surveying standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conversion rate from Chain (US survey) to Furlong (US survey)?: 1 Chain (US survey) is exactly 0.1 Furlong (US survey).
Where are these units commonly used?: They are often used in historical U.S. land surveying, cadastral mapping, legal land descriptions, and traditional race distances.
Can I use this converter for modern surveying measurements?: This converter is intended for interpreting historical data and may not be suitable for most modern surveying practices.

Key Terminology

Chain (US survey) [ch]: A traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links, used historically in U.S. land surveying.
Furlong (US survey) [fur]: A historical non-SI length unit equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile, used in U.S. surveying and legal descriptions.
US survey foot: A unit of length used in U.S. land surveying, slightly different from the international foot, serving as the basis for both Chain and Furlong units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is 1 Chain (US survey) equal to in Furlongs (US survey)?

1 Furlong

0.1 Furlong

10 Furlongs

Which unit is larger based on US survey feet?

Chain

Furlong

Both are the same

What is a primary use case for converting Chain to Furlong?

Modern construction

Historical land survey interpretation

Metric mapping

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