What is a chain in length units?

A chain is a traditional surveying unit of length equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 metres, commonly known as Gunter's chain and divided into 100 links.

How long is a furlong?

A furlong equals 220 yards or 660 feet and represents 1/8 of a statute mile, historically linked to the length of a furrow in farming.

Why convert chains to furlongs?

Converting chains to furlongs helps reconcile older surveying and land measurement records with more modern or alternative imperial units, aiding historical research and GIS mapping.

How to Convert from Chain [ch] to Furlong [fur]?

Easily convert between chain and furlong units using our straightforward length unit converter tool, ideal for historical surveying and land measurement needs.

Chain [ch]

Furlong [fur]

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Chain [ch] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

Chain [ch]	Furlong [fur]

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Chain [ch] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
Chain [ch]	Furlong [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables users to switch between the chain and furlong, two traditional imperial units of length primarily used in cadastral surveying, historical land measurement, and horse racing contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in chains you wish to convert
Select 'chain [ch]' as the input unit and 'furlong [fur]' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent furlong measurement
Review the results to support land measurement or historical data interpretation

Key Features

Converts chain (ch) to furlong (fur) and vice versa easily
Uses established historical conversion rate of 1 chain equals 0.1 furlong
Supports applications in land surveying, historical record interpretation, and sports measurements
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick calculations
Provides example conversions such as 5 chains to 0.5 furlongs

Examples

5 Chains equals 0.5 Furlongs
20 Chains equals 2 Furlongs

Common Use Cases

Reconciling traditional survey measurements with modern land and property descriptions
Interpreting older engineering, agricultural, or cadastral records that employ imperial length units
Supporting GIS mapping, land registration, and historical research involving legacy units
Measuring distances relevant to horse racing tracks and racecourse layouts

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate to achieve correct unit conversion
Use this tool mainly for historical, surveying, or specific sporting measurements
Cross-reference converted values when integrating data from old engineering or cadastral records
Recognize that both units are less common in modern scientific applications

Limitations

Both chain and furlong are largely historical and rarely used in current scientific or engineering fields
Conversion depends on fixed historical definitions which might differ slightly by region or context
Precision may be limited due to traditional definitions and infrequent contemporary application

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain in length units?: A chain is a traditional surveying unit of length equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 metres, commonly known as Gunter's chain and divided into 100 links.
How long is a furlong?: A furlong equals 220 yards or 660 feet and represents 1/8 of a statute mile, historically linked to the length of a furrow in farming.
Why convert chains to furlongs?: Converting chains to furlongs helps reconcile older surveying and land measurement records with more modern or alternative imperial units, aiding historical research and GIS mapping.

Key Terminology

Chain [ch]: A surveying length unit of 66 feet, mainly used historically for land measurement and divided into 100 links.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 660 feet or 1/8 of a mile, once used for measuring farming furrows and still used in horse racing.
Gunter's Chain: A form of chain divided into 100 links and equal to 4 rods of 16.5 feet each, used in cadastral surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion rate from chain to furlong?

1 chain = 10 furlongs

1 chain = 0.1 furlong

1 chain = 1 furlong

Which unit is traditionally used in horse racing track distances?

Chain

Furlong

Link

What does one chain comprise in feet?

66 feet

220 feet

100 feet

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