What is the US survey furlong used for?

It was historically used in US land surveying, legal boundaries, and describing distances historically, including horse racing.

Why does the aln unit length vary?

The aln was a historical Scandinavian unit whose exact length changed by country and over time.

Can I use this tool for modern measurements?

No, this tool is designed for converting historical units and interpreting old measurement records, not for modern measurement standards.

How to Convert from Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Aln

Easily convert length measurements from the historical US survey furlong unit to the Scandinavian aln unit. This tool helps interpret old land surveys, textile measurements, and architectural records by providing an accurate unit conversion based on historical definitions.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Aln Conversion Table

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Aln Conversion Table
Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Aln

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of lengths measured in the US survey furlong, a traditional American surveying unit, into alns, a historical Scandinavian length unit. It supports tasks such as studying historical maps, textile measurements, and older architectural dimensions by providing a quick way to convert between these distinct units.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the length value in furlongs (US survey).
Select furlong (US survey) as the source unit and aln as the target unit.
Click on the convert button to get the length in alns.
Review the results for interpretation of historical measurements.

Key Features

Supports conversion from furlong (US survey) to aln using established historical definitions.
Useful for interpreting historical land surveying and legal documents.
Aids in understanding Scandinavian textile measurements and architectural plans.
Offers examples to illustrate common conversions.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

Convert 2 furlongs (US survey) to alns to get approximately 677.5881815236 aln.
Convert 0.5 furlong (US survey) to obtain roughly 169.3970453809 aln.

Common Use Cases

Translating older US land survey distances into Scandinavian units for comparative studies.
Analyzing historical trade records related to Scandinavian cloth measurements.
Restoring architectural documents showing Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish dimensions.
Interpreting legal land descriptions involving historical measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Always consider the historical context when interpreting measurement units.
Be mindful that the aln length varied between Scandinavian countries and time periods.
Use the tool primarily for approximate conversions due to regional variability.
Verify converted results with additional sources when precision is critical.

Limitations

The aln unit varies depending on country and historical period, causing potential differences in conversion accuracy.
The furlong (US survey) is a historical, non-SI unit and not used officially today, so conversions require careful contextual use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US survey furlong used for?: It was historically used in US land surveying, legal boundaries, and describing distances historically, including horse racing.
Why does the aln unit length vary?: The aln was a historical Scandinavian unit whose exact length changed by country and over time.
Can I use this tool for modern measurements?: No, this tool is designed for converting historical units and interpreting old measurement records, not for modern measurement standards.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical non-SI length unit used in the United States, equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
Aln: A historic Scandinavian unit of length varying by region, traditionally used for measuring cloth and distances.
Unit Converter: A tool that transforms a quantity from one unit of measurement to another.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one US survey furlong equal in alns approximately?

40 alns

338.79 alns

660 alns

In which contexts is the US survey furlong primarily used?

Modern textile measurements

Historical land surveying and legal descriptions

Electrical engineering

Why should you be cautious when converting alns?

Because aln is not a length unit

Because aln length varied by country and period

Because furlong is an SI unit

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