What does 1 furlong (US survey) equal in chains (US survey)?

1 furlong (US survey) is exactly equal to 10 chains (US survey).

Where are the furlong and chain units commonly used?

They are primarily used in historical U.S. land surveying, cadastral work, and legal land descriptions.

Can I use this converter for modern measurements?

This converter is best for historical and legal contexts; modern surveying typically uses metric or standard US customary units.

Convert Furlong (US survey) to Chain (US survey) Easily Online

Use our straightforward online converter to change length from furlong (US survey) to chain (US survey). Ideal for interpreting historical land documents and cadastral surveys.

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Chain (US survey) [ch]

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Chain (US survey) [ch] Conversion Table

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Chain (US survey) [ch]

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Chain (US survey) [ch] Conversion Table
Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Chain (US survey) [ch]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms furlong (US survey) measurements into chain (US survey) units, aiding in the analysis and understanding of historical surveying data and land measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlong (US survey) units.
Select furlong (US survey) as the input unit and chain (US survey) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in chains (US survey).

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) values into chain (US survey) length units.
Handles legacy surveying units used in historical U.S. cadastral records.
Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
Supports conversion relevant for land boundary descriptions and mapping.

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) converts to 20 chains (US survey).
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 5 chains (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting older U.S. cadastral survey measurements.
Translating historical land deeds, plats, and legal descriptions.
Reporting distances in traditional horse racing or property boundary contexts.
Supporting GIS mapping with legacy surveying data.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical data sources to ensure correct unit interpretation.
Use this converter to break down larger furlong measurements into more manageable chain units.
Apply conversions carefully when integrating with metric or modern imperial units due to legacy definitions.
Refer to original survey documents alongside conversion results for accuracy.

Limitations

Furlong and chain (US survey) are legacy units not part of the SI system.
Their use is mostly historical or legal, not common in modern surveying.
Minor differences exist when converting to metric units; exercise caution.
Not suitable for contemporary standard measurements without adjustment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 furlong (US survey) equal in chains (US survey)?: 1 furlong (US survey) is exactly equal to 10 chains (US survey).
Where are the furlong and chain units commonly used?: They are primarily used in historical U.S. land surveying, cadastral work, and legal land descriptions.
Can I use this converter for modern measurements?: This converter is best for historical and legal contexts; modern surveying typically uses metric or standard US customary units.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical US surveying unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used for land measurements and described as 1/8 of a US survey mile.
Chain (US survey): A traditional surveying unit equal to 66 US survey feet, subdivided into 100 links, used historically in cadastral and property boundary surveys.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many chains (US survey) are equivalent to 1 furlong (US survey)?

8 chains

10 chains

12 chains

What is a common use of the furlong (US survey) unit?

Modern construction measurements

Historical land surveying

Measuring water flow

Which unit is smaller in length?

Furlong (US survey)

Chain (US survey)

Both equal

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