What is a furlong (US survey)?

It is a historical US surveying unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, or about 201.1684 meters.

Why convert furlongs to dekameters?

Converting furlongs to dekameters helps translate older land measurements into modern SI units for use in mapping, surveying, and infrastructure.

Is the dekameter commonly used?

Dekameter is an SI-derived unit used for expressing distances on the order of tens of meters but is less common in everyday measurement.

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

Convert length measurements from the US survey furlong unit to the SI-derived dekameter unit easily and accurately using our online converter tool.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Dekameter [dam] Conversion Table

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Dekameter [dam]

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Dekameter [dam] Conversion Table
Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Dekameter [dam]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables users to transform length values from the historical US survey furlong unit to the metric dekameter unit. It supports tasks such as interpreting older land measurements and integrating them into modern metric systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs (US survey) to convert.
Select the source unit as furlong (US survey) [fur] and the target unit as dekameter [dam].
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in dekameters.
Review the converted value and use it for your mapping or surveying application.

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) to dekameter with precise conversion rates.
Web-based and easy to use without requiring installation.
Supports interpretation of historical land survey data and modern mapping needs.
Useful for cadastral records, GIS, meteorology, and infrastructure planning.

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals 40.2336804674 dekameters.
0.5 furlong (US survey) converts to 10.05842011685 dekameters.

Common Use Cases

Translating historical land measurement units into modern metric units.
Interpreting older cadastral surveys and legal land descriptions.
Converting historical map distances for integration into GIS platforms.
Measuring medium distances for meteorology, topography, and infrastructure design.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the original furlong values especially when sourced from historic documents.
Use the converted dekameter values as intermediate steps before converting to meters or kilometers if needed.
Ensure context relevance when applying results to land surveying, mapping, or meteorological data.
Consider the rarity of furlong usage today and validate accuracy for legal or archival purposes.

Limitations

Furlong (US survey) is a historical unit seldom used in modern measurement.
Conversion precision varies due to potential differences in original historical survey foot definitions.
Dekameter, while SI-derived, is not a common unit in daily use and may require further conversion for practical measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical US surveying unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, or about 201.1684 meters.
Why convert furlongs to dekameters?: Converting furlongs to dekameters helps translate older land measurements into modern SI units for use in mapping, surveying, and infrastructure.
Is the dekameter commonly used?: Dekameter is an SI-derived unit used for expressing distances on the order of tens of meters but is less common in everyday measurement.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical non-SI unit of length used in U.S. surveying equal to 660 US survey feet.
Dekameter (dam): An SI-derived unit of length equal to ten meters, used for medium-scale distance measurements.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that defines land boundaries and legal land descriptions, often using historical units.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

10.0584 dekameters

20.1168402337 dekameters

40.2336804674 dekameters

Which is a primary use of furlong (US survey)?

Everyday length measurement

Historical U.S. land surveying

Modern engineering calculations

What is a dekameter defined as?

1 meter

10 meters

100 meters

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