What is a furlong (US survey)?

A furlong (US survey) is a historical unit of length used primarily in older US land surveys, defined as 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.

How accurate is the fingerbreadth measurement?

The fingerbreadth is an informal, non-standard unit roughly equal to the width of an adult finger and varies between people, so it provides an approximate length rather than a precise measurement.

Why convert furlongs to fingerbreadths?

This conversion helps interpret historical survey lengths into more tangible, informal units that can be useful in clinical, crafting, or everyday contexts requiring quick rough estimates.

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

Easily convert length measurements from the historical US survey furlong unit to the informal fingerbreadth unit using our online converter tool. Learn about the units, their uses, and how to perform conversions accurately.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Fingerbreadth Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This conversion tool enables you to translate length measurements from the US survey furlong, a historical land surveying unit, into fingerbreadths, an informal measure based on the width of an adult finger. It helps convert traditional and approximate distances for various practical applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs (US survey) you wish to convert
Select the target unit as fingerbreadth
Click convert to see the equivalent length in fingerbreadths
Use the provided examples as references for conversion
Apply the result for approximate measurements or estimations

Key Features

Converts furlongs (US survey) to fingerbreadths accurately based on defined ratios
Supports interpretation of historical land records and informal measurements
Web-based tool requiring no installation
Provides quick length conversions for tailoring, clinical use, woodworking, and more
Includes worked examples to guide users

Examples

2 furlongs convert to approximately 21120.042240084 fingerbreadths
0.5 furlong is equivalent to roughly 5280.010560021 fingerbreadths

Common Use Cases

Translating older US land survey distances to informal length measures
Estimating rough measurements for tailoring or woodworking projects
Describing clinical distances, such as locating anatomical landmarks
Providing simple guidance in gardening or cooking using fingerbreadth approximations
Interpreting historical maps and legal land descriptions into more tactile units

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that fingerbreadth is an informal unit with varying size depending on context
Use this converter primarily for approximate or rough length estimations
Refer to modern SI units for precision measurements
Leverage examples to verify conversions before applying
Acknowledge the historical nature of furlong in practical use cases

Limitations

Fingerbreadth varies between individuals and is not standardized, so conversion is approximate
Furlong (US survey) is a historical unit mostly relevant in old US surveys and less used today
Not suitable for applications requiring exact length measurements
Modern units should be preferred where precision and consistency matter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: A furlong (US survey) is a historical unit of length used primarily in older US land surveys, defined as 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
How accurate is the fingerbreadth measurement?: The fingerbreadth is an informal, non-standard unit roughly equal to the width of an adult finger and varies between people, so it provides an approximate length rather than a precise measurement.
Why convert furlongs to fingerbreadths?: This conversion helps interpret historical survey lengths into more tangible, informal units that can be useful in clinical, crafting, or everyday contexts requiring quick rough estimates.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historic non-SI unit of length in US surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
Fingerbreadth: An informal length unit based on an adult finger's width, varying by individual and used for approximate measurements.
Cadastral survey: A survey of land boundaries and property lines, often using traditional units like furlongs in historical contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

660 fingerbreadths

10560.021120042 fingerbreadths

40 fingerbreadths

Which statement about fingerbreadth is true?

It is an exact SI unit of length.

Its size varies and is informal.

It equals precisely 1 meter.

In which context is furlong (US survey) most commonly used?

Modern building measurements

Older U.S. cadastral surveys and land descriptions

Cooking recipes

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