What is a foot (US survey)?

The foot (US survey) is a unit of length historically used in U.S. land surveying defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.

Where is the furlong used?

The furlong is mainly used in horse racing, historical land measurement, and references on old maps and agricultural records.

Why convert foot (US survey) to furlong?

Conversions help translate survey measurements into traditional units used historically in land records and racing distances.

Convert Foot (US survey) to Furlong | Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert measurements from foot (US survey) to furlong using this reliable online length unit converter. Perfect for land surveying, historical map research, and horse racing contexts.

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

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

This tool allows you to convert length measurements from the foot (US survey) unit to the furlong unit. It helps in translating property boundaries, cadastral surveys, and legacy data into traditional length units commonly used in historic and sporting contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in foot (US survey) that you want to convert
Select foot (US survey) as the source unit
Choose furlong as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent measurement
Review the result and refer to examples if needed

Key Features

Converts foot (US survey) to furlong with accurate conversion factors
Supports conversions useful for land surveying and historic measurements
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Provides example conversions to aid understanding
Helps align legacy surveying data with traditional length units

Examples

100 ft (US survey) converts to 0.15151545 furlong
500 ft (US survey) converts to 0.75757725 furlong

Common Use Cases

Specifying property boundaries and cadastral survey measurements in the U.S.
Aligning legacy surveying data with historical land units
Describing distances in horse racing and racecourse contexts
Interpreting historical maps and agricultural land records

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the source unit is set to foot (US survey) for accurate conversions
Use this tool when working with historical or traditional land measurement data
Refer to example conversions to verify your inputs and outputs
Remember the furlong is uncommon in modern scientific contexts
Be cautious when mixing US survey feet with international feet in datasets

Limitations

Furlong is rarely used in modern engineering or scientific measurements
US survey foot differs slightly from international feet, which may affect accuracy in global conversions
Conversion relevance is mostly limited to historical, surveying, and specific sporting contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot (US survey)?: The foot (US survey) is a unit of length historically used in U.S. land surveying defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Where is the furlong used?: The furlong is mainly used in horse racing, historical land measurement, and references on old maps and agricultural records.
Why convert foot (US survey) to furlong?: Conversions help translate survey measurements into traditional units used historically in land records and racing distances.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey): A unit of length used historically in U.S. land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Furlong: An imperial/US customary length unit equal to 220 yards or 660 feet, traditionally representing the length of a furrow.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that defines property boundaries and is often used in landownership and property records.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of the foot (US survey)?

Measuring in modern scientific labs

Land surveying and cadastral mapping in the U.S.

Horse racing distances

The furlong is equivalent to which of the following?

660 feet

100 meters

1 kilometer

Why should you be cautious using furlongs in engineering?

It's commonly used in modern projects

Furlong is uncommon in modern scientific and engineering contexts

It is the international standard

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