What is a furlong (US survey)?

A furlong (US survey) is a historical non-SI length unit used in American surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.

What does ell measure?

An ell is a traditional unit of length originally based on arm length and used primarily for textiles and tailoring, with its value varying regionally.

Why convert furlongs to ells?

Converting furlongs to ells helps interpret historical land and cloth measurements, enabling better understanding of old documents and textile records.

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

Easily convert length units from furlong (US survey) to ell, a useful tool for historical and tailoring measurements. Understand the process and applications of this conversion.

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

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Ell

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values from the furlong (US survey), a historical unit used mainly in U.S. surveying, into ells, a traditional length measure originally based on arm length and used for textiles and tailoring.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs (US survey) you wish to convert
Select furlong (US survey) as the input unit and ell as the output unit
Click the convert button to receive the equivalent length in ells
Use the converted result to aid understanding of historical documents or measurements

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) to ell based on their historical definitions
Supports interpretation of old maps, land records, and garment measurements
Web-based and easy to use for historians, surveyors, and textile professionals
Includes formulas and examples illustrating the conversion process

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) converts to 352.0007040014 ells
0.5 furlong (US survey) converts to 88.000176 ells

Common Use Cases

Translating historical cadastral surveys and legal land descriptions into textile-related lengths
Interpreting and converting measurements from old maps, deeds, and survey documents
Analyzing garment dimensions in museum conservation and historical tailoring reconstructions

Tips & Best Practices

Verify which type of ell is intended due to regional length variations
Use the tool primarily for historical and archival research rather than contemporary measurements
Combine conversion with contextual knowledge of measurement systems for accuracy

Limitations

The ell's length varies by region, so conversion precision depends on specifying the ell type
The furlong (US survey) is an obsolete unit mostly relevant for interpreting historical data
Minor rounding differences can occur because of approximate historical definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: A furlong (US survey) is a historical non-SI length unit used in American surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
What does ell measure?: An ell is a traditional unit of length originally based on arm length and used primarily for textiles and tailoring, with its value varying regionally.
Why convert furlongs to ells?: Converting furlongs to ells helps interpret historical land and cloth measurements, enabling better understanding of old documents and textile records.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used mainly in U.S. surveying and land measurement.
Ell: A historical length unit based on arm length, used chiefly for measuring cloth and tailoring, with regional variations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one furlong (US survey) defined as?

660 US survey feet

1/4 of a US survey mile

100 meters

What was the ell commonly used for?

Land surveying distances

Measuring textiles and tailoring

Scientific experiments

Why might converting furlong to ell require care?

Because furlong is still in common use

Because ell length varies regionally

Because ell measures weight

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