What is a furlong (US survey)?

A furlong (US survey) is a historical U.S. length unit used in surveying, defined as exactly 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.

How long is a cubit (UK)?

A cubit (UK) is an old British unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, generally about 18 inches or 45.72 cm.

Why should I convert furlongs to cubits?

Converting furlongs to cubits helps translate American historical surveying measurements into British traditional units for archaeology, historical study, or museum work.

How to Convert from Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Cubit (UK)?

Easily convert length measurements from furlong (US survey) to cubit (UK) using our online converter tool designed for historical and archaeological unit translations.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert length values from furlong (US survey), a historical American surveying unit, to cubit (UK), a traditional British unit based on a human body measure. It supports accurate interpretation of historical land surveys, archaeological data, and museum documentation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length measurement in furlongs (US survey)
Select the from-unit as furlong (US survey) and the to-unit as cubit (UK)
Click the convert button to see the result in cubits (UK)
Use the output for historical land descriptions, archaeological reports, or museum labeling

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) to cubit (UK) with a precise conversion factor
Handles units relevant to historical, archaeological, and surveying contexts
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
Supports accurate interpretation of historical length measurements
Useful for translating between American and British traditional length units

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) = 880.00176 cubits (UK)
0.5 furlongs (US survey) = 220.00044 cubits (UK)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical U.S. cadastral surveys and land boundaries
Converting measurements in archaeological and historical reports
Translating ancient or biblical measurements for modern understanding
Museum curation and reconstruction referencing traditional units
Analyzing old maps, deeds, and race distances using customary units

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that the cubit varies historically and regionally; use conversions as approximate
Use this tool mainly for historical, archaeological, or academic purposes due to unit obsolescence
Verify the context of measurement when converting older documents to ensure accuracy
Combine the converted values with contextual explanations for clarity in reports

Limitations

The cubit’s exact length differs between periods and locations, so conversions are approximate
Both furlong (US survey) and cubit (UK) are obsolete units outside their historical use
Not suitable for modern technical or engineering measurements
Users should not rely on this conversion for precision-critical applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: A furlong (US survey) is a historical U.S. length unit used in surveying, defined as exactly 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.
How long is a cubit (UK)?: A cubit (UK) is an old British unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, generally about 18 inches or 45.72 cm.
Why should I convert furlongs to cubits?: Converting furlongs to cubits helps translate American historical surveying measurements into British traditional units for archaeology, historical study, or museum work.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical U.S. length measure used in surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
Cubit (UK): A traditional British unit of length, approximately 18 inches, originally based on the forearm’s length.
Non-SI unit: A unit of measurement not part of the International System of Units (SI), often used historically or locally.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a furlong (US survey)?

A modern SI unit of length

A historical non-SI surveying unit

A liquid measurement unit

What is the cubit (UK) traditionally based on?

The length of a foot

The distance from elbow to middle finger

The width of a hand

In which field might converting furlongs to cubits be useful?

Modern construction engineering

Historical land surveying and archaeology

Cooking and recipe measurements

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