What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms measurements from furlong (US survey), a historical length unit used in U.S. surveying, to the metric centimeter. It facilitates translation of traditional, customary units into modern metric values for practical and scientific use.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in furlongs (US survey)
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Select furlong (US survey) as the input unit
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Choose centimeter as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in centimeters
Key Features
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Converts furlong (US survey) to centimeter with a precise defined rate
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Browser-based, easy to use and accessible online
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Supports interpretation of historical and cadastral survey measurements
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Useful for translating customary horse racing distances to metric
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Provides examples to demonstrate typical conversions
Examples
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2 furlongs (US survey) equals approximately 40233.68 centimeters
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0.5 furlong (US survey) equals approximately 10058.42 centimeters
Common Use Cases
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Converting historical U.S. land survey distances into metric units for legal documents
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Interpreting and updating measurements from old maps and survey records
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Reporting traditional horse racing lengths in centimeters
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Supporting geographic information systems (GIS) data accuracy
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Facilitating metric-based construction planning from older measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify original survey foot standards when interpreting furlong values
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Use this tool to aid in understanding rather than for legal precision without official verification
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Consider historical context to ensure appropriate application of conversions
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Reference the provided examples to confirm conversion accuracy
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Apply the metric results for modern mapping and documentation needs
Limitations
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Furlong (US survey) is a historical, non-SI unit with limited current use
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Conversion accuracy may vary due to rounding and interpretation of older records
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Users must be mindful of survey foot standards when converting
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Not intended for legal decisions without expert review
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a furlong (US survey)?
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It is a historical U.S. unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, approximately 201.1684 meters, used primarily in older cadastral surveys and land descriptions.
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Why convert furlongs to centimeters?
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Converting to centimeters allows modern use of historical measurements in scientific, legal, and cartographic contexts requiring metric units.
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Can I use this tool for legal land surveys?
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This tool aids understanding but official legal surveys require careful verification; consult professionals for legal decisions.
Key Terminology
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Furlong (US survey)
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A historical non-SI length unit used in U.S. surveying equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
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Centimeter
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A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter commonly used for everyday and scientific measurements.
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Conversion Rate
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The defined numerical factor used to convert one unit into another, here 1 furlong (US survey) equals 20116.840233681 centimeters.