What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform lengths measured in the ancient Greek cubit into the US survey furlong, bridging ancient and historical American measurement units. It is ideal for archaeological research, cadastral surveying, and interpreting historical land records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Greek cubits.
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Select 'Cubit (Greek)' as the input unit and 'Furlong (US survey)' as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the length expressed in furlongs.
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Use the results for archaeological, surveying, or historical research purposes.
Key Features
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Converts Greek cubit, an ancient length based on forearm measurement, into US survey furlong.
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Supports historical and archaeological applications including temple and artifact dimension analysis.
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Facilitates interpretation of old U.S. land surveys and cadastral documents.
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Browser-based and easy to use with instant results.
Examples
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10 Cubits (Greek) equals approximately 0.023005004 Furlongs (US survey).
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100 Cubits (Greek) equals approximately 0.23005004 Furlongs (US survey).
Common Use Cases
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Converting ancient Greek temple dimensions to modern length units for archaeological reports.
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Interpreting US cadastral surveys and historic land parcel boundaries.
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Analyzing historical maps and deeds involving furlong measurements.
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Comparing ancient and modern measurements during reconstruction or simulation tasks.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that the Greek cubit length may vary depending on historical period and location.
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Use this converter primarily for historical and archaeological contexts rather than modern engineering.
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Cross-reference converted results with multiple sources for accuracy in research.
Limitations
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The Greek cubit's length varied regionally and historically, introducing some uncertainty.
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The US survey furlong is a historical non-SI unit, limiting contemporary scientific use.
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Conversion is mainly applicable in specialized fields such as archaeology and cadastral surveying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Greek cubit?
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A Greek cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the forearm from elbow to middle fingertip, used historically for measuring dimensions in ancient Greece.
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What is a US survey furlong?
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The US survey furlong is a historic unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
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Why convert between Greek cubits and US survey furlongs?
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This conversion helps interpret ancient Greek measurements in terms of a historically significant American surveying unit, useful for research involving archaeological and cadastral materials.
Key Terminology
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Cubit (Greek)
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An ancient unit of length from Greece based on the forearm length from elbow to the middle finger tip, widely used in historical metrology.
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Furlong (US survey)
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A historical US land surveying length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, traditionally used to measure distances in land and horse racing.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a measurement from Greek cubits to US survey furlongs, enabling unit conversions.