What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert a length value from foot (ft) to furlong (US survey) (fur), units commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems especially in surveying, land descriptions, and traditional measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in foot [ft] in the input field
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Select foot as the input unit and furlong (US survey) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent furlong (US survey) value
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Use the output for interpreting old land documents or measuring race distances
Key Features
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Converts length from foot to furlong (US survey) accurately
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Provides straightforward conversion based on precise defined units
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Supports applications in surveying, historical maps, and race distances
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Browser-based tool with easy-to-use interface
Examples
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10 ft equals 0.015151485 furlong (US survey)
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5280 ft (which is 1 mile) equals 8 furlongs (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Converting common length measurements to traditional U.S. surveying units
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Interpreting older cadastral surveys and legal property boundaries
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Understanding historical maps and land deeds
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Measuring horse racing distances traditionally given in furlongs
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the measurement system (US survey foot vs. international foot) when converting
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Use this tool when working with historical or legal land survey data
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Cross-check converted values when precise legal measurements are required
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Remember furlongs are primarily historical units; use accordingly
Limitations
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The US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot which affects precision
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Furlongs are rarely used in modern engineering or construction
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Conversions may not fit applications requiring modern metric units
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Limited practical use outside specialized historical or surveying contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the foot unit used for?
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The foot (ft) is a length unit used in everyday measurements, construction, architecture, aviation, and topographic elevations.
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Where is the furlong (US survey) commonly applied?
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Furlong (US survey) is used in older land surveys, legal property descriptions, historical maps, and horse racing distances.
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Why does precision matter in this conversion?
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Because the US survey foot slightly differs from the international foot, precision is important especially in legal and surveying contexts.
Key Terminology
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Foot (ft)
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A unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined exactly as 0.3048 metres.
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Furlong (US survey) [fur]
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A historical non-SI length unit used in U.S. surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.