What is a furlong (US survey)?

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

How is a finger (cloth) defined?

A finger (cloth) is a traditional, non-standard length based on the breadth of a human finger, used informally in textiles.

Can I use this conversion for precise engineering?

No, due to the informal nature of finger (cloth) and the specialized use of furlong, this conversion is for approximate or illustrative use only.

How to Convert from Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Finger (cloth)?

Easily convert measurements from furlong (US survey) to finger (cloth) using this specialized unit converter. Ideal for historical land surveying and textile tailoring contexts.

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Finger (cloth)

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table
Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Finger (cloth)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables users to transform length values from furlong (US survey), a historical surveying unit, into finger (cloth), an informal textile measurement. It supports tasks linking traditional land measurement with fabric-related approximations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlong (US survey).
Select the input and output units as furlong (US survey) and finger (cloth).
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in finger (cloth).
Review the converted result for informal textile measurement or historical interpretation.

Key Features

Converts between furlong (US survey) and finger (cloth) units
Supports historical and textile measurement contexts
Provides approximate conversions for interdisciplinary use
Browser-based and user friendly
Includes practical examples for clarity

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) convert to 3520.007040014 finger (cloth)
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 880.0017600035 finger (cloth)

Common Use Cases

Describing boundaries and distances in older U.S. land surveys
Converting historic maps and legal land descriptions to other units
Estimating small seam allowances and fabric distances in tailoring
Making quick, informal textile measurements during garment adjustments
Interpreting historical textile or trade records with informal length units

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for approximate values rather than precise measurements.
Understand that finger (cloth) varies individually and historically.
Apply conversions mainly for historical interpretation or textile estimation, not scientific use.
Refer to examples to ensure correct input formatting.
Be aware of the specialized and largely historical nature of furlong (US survey).

Limitations

Finger (cloth) is an informal, variable unit, causing imprecise results.
Furlong (US survey) is mostly obsolete with limited modern use.
Conversions serve illustrative or approximate purposes only, not exact measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical unit of length used in U.S. surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
How is a finger (cloth) defined?: A finger (cloth) is a traditional, non-standard length based on the breadth of a human finger, used informally in textiles.
Can I use this conversion for precise engineering?: No, due to the informal nature of finger (cloth) and the specialized use of furlong, this conversion is for approximate or illustrative use only.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical unit of length used in U.S. land surveying, exactly 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
Finger (cloth): A traditional, informal length measure based on the breadth of a human finger, used in textiles.
Unit Converter: A tool designed to translate measurements from one unit of measurement to another.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

A modern SI unit

A historical surveying length unit

An informal textile measurement

The finger (cloth) unit is primarily used for what?

Precise scientific calculations

Informal measurements in tailoring

Land boundary descriptions

Why is the conversion between furlong and finger approximate?

Because furlong is a variable unit

Because finger (cloth) varies by person and context

Because both units are metric

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