What is a furlong (US survey)?

A furlong (US survey) is a historical unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used primarily in older US land surveying.

How many feet are in one furlong (US survey)?

One furlong (US survey) equals exactly 660 US survey feet.

Why use US survey units instead of international units?

US survey units are important for interpreting and matching older land surveys, maps, and legal descriptions that used these traditional measurements.

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

Convert lengths from the historical US survey furlong to the US survey foot with this practical unit converter. Understand key uses, examples, and limitations for accurate measurement translation.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert length measurements from the US survey furlong, a traditional unit used in old U.S. land surveys, to the US survey foot, another historical unit for detailed property measurements and mapping.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs (US survey) that you want to convert
Select furlong (US survey) as the input unit and foot (US survey) as the output unit
Perform the conversion to receive the equivalent length in feet (US survey)

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) to foot (US survey) with a fixed rate of 1 furlong = 660 feet
Supports historic land measurement and cadastral surveying contexts
Provides precise translation for legacy maps, deeds, and survey data
Browser-based and easy-to-use for accurate unit conversions

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals 2 × 660 = 1320 feet (US survey)
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 0.5 × 660 = 330 feet (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Describing parcel boundaries in older U.S. cadastral surveys
Converting historical maps and survey records to more detailed units
Reporting traditional race distances in customary units
Interpreting legal land descriptions
Supporting engineering and construction projects referencing legacy units

Tips & Best Practices

Check if your project requires historical US survey units or modern international units
Use this conversion for interpreting older survey documents accurately
Be cautious when mixing US survey feet with international feet or metric units
Verify conversions if your application needs metric system compatibility

Limitations

US survey foot and furlong are historical units differing slightly from international standards
Conversions might require adjustments when integrating with metric or modern units
Modern surveying predominantly uses International foot or metric units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: A furlong (US survey) is a historical unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used primarily in older US land surveying.
How many feet are in one furlong (US survey)?: One furlong (US survey) equals exactly 660 US survey feet.
Why use US survey units instead of international units?: US survey units are important for interpreting and matching older land surveys, maps, and legal descriptions that used these traditional measurements.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical US surveying length unit equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
Foot (US survey): A length unit used in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, slightly different from the international foot.
Cadastral Survey: A detailed survey that defines property boundaries and land ownership for legal and administrative purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many US survey feet are in one furlong (US survey)?

100

660

5280

Which contexts commonly use the furlong (US survey)?

Modern construction projects

Historical land surveys

International navigation

What should you be cautious of when converting US survey units?

Mixing units with international feet or metric

Using only metric units

Converting speed measurements

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