What is a dekameter used for?

A dekameter is used to measure distances on the scale of tens of meters, common in topographic mapping, meteorology, and describing medium-scale distances such as sports field lengths.

Where is the furlong (US survey) mostly used?

The furlong (US survey) has been traditionally used in U.S. land surveying, cadastral records, historical maps, and race distance measurements.

Can I use this tool for converting any length units?

This tool specifically converts length values from dekameters to furlongs (US survey), focusing on this particular unit pair.

Convert Dekameter (dam) to Furlong (US survey) (fur) Easily Online

Quickly convert length measurements from dekameters to US survey furlongs using our user-friendly online tool. Ideal for land surveyors, historians, and sports professionals converting between metric and traditional American units.

Dekameter [dam]

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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Dekameter [dam] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

Dekameter [dam]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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Dekameter [dam] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table
Dekameter [dam]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This conversion tool allows users to easily transform length values from dekameters (dam), an SI-derived metric unit, into US survey furlongs (fur), a traditional non-SI unit commonly used in historical and cadastral contexts in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in dekameters (dam) into the input field
Select 'dekameter (dam)' as the starting unit and 'furlong (US survey) (fur)' as the target unit
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in furlongs
Use the results to interpret or document distances in relevant fields

Key Features

Converts from dekameters (dam) to furlongs (US survey) (fur) precisely
Simple input and selection interface for quick conversions
Useful for interpreting historical land surveys and maps
Supports applications in meteorology, surveying, and sports distance measurements

Examples

10 dam converts to approximately 0.4971 furlongs (US survey)
20 dam converts to nearly 0.9942 furlongs (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Translating medium-scale metric measurements into traditional US survey units
Interpreting and converting historical cadastral surveys and land deeds
Analyzing topographic and meteorological data expressed in dekameters
Converting distances relevant to horse racing and related sports

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selection before conversion to ensure correct interpretation
Use for medium-scale distance conversions where decameters are practical
Apply results carefully when working with historical US surveying data
Consider the furlong's length relative to dekameters to avoid scale issues

Limitations

The furlong (US survey) is a historical and non-SI unit, potentially unfamiliar outside certain areas
Conversions may be less precise due to the large size difference between units
Most relevant only within contexts using US survey units or historical references

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dekameter used for?: A dekameter is used to measure distances on the scale of tens of meters, common in topographic mapping, meteorology, and describing medium-scale distances such as sports field lengths.
Where is the furlong (US survey) mostly used?: The furlong (US survey) has been traditionally used in U.S. land surveying, cadastral records, historical maps, and race distance measurements.
Can I use this tool for converting any length units?: This tool specifically converts length values from dekameters to furlongs (US survey), focusing on this particular unit pair.

Key Terminology

Dekameter (dam): An SI-derived length unit equal to 10 meters, used for medium-scale distance measurements.
Furlong (US survey) (fur): A historical US surveying unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used in traditional land measurement and legal descriptions.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that records land boundaries and ownership, often requiring conversion between measurement units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the length of one dekameter?

10 feet

10 meters

100 meters

Which unit is a furlong (US survey) equal to?

1/8 of a US survey mile

1/10 of a kilometer

10 rods

What is a common use for converting dekameters to furlongs?

Modern engineering designs

Interpreting historical land surveys

Space exploration distances

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