What is a furlong (US survey)?

A US survey furlong is a historical non-SI length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, or approximately 201.1684 meters, commonly used in older land surveys and legal descriptions.

What does one handbreadth represent?

A handbreadth is a traditional unit equal to the width of an adult human hand and varies depending on cultural and historical context; it is not standardized.

Why convert furlongs to handbreadths?

Converting from furlongs to handbreadths helps interpret historical measurements in smaller, human-scale units useful for understanding traditional documents, artifacts, and informal estimates.

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

Easily convert lengths from the historical US survey furlong (fur) to traditional handbreadth units using our simple online converter tool.

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Handbreadth

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

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

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Handbreadth

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

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

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform measurements from the US survey furlong, a historical length unit used in U.S. land surveying, into handbreadths, a traditional measurement based on the width of an adult human hand. It helps interpret and analyze historical, archaeological, and tailoring-related length data by converting between these two distinct units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlong (US survey) you want to convert
Select the unit as furlong (US survey) for the input value
Choose handbreadth as the unit to convert to
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in handbreadths
Review the result to interpret your measurement in more intuitive traditional units

Key Features

Converts length values from furlong (US survey) to handbreadth with ease
Based on the exact conversion rate of 1 furlong = 2640.0052800106 handbreadths
Supports interpretation of historical land surveys and traditional measurements
Ideal for archaeology, tailoring, woodworking, and historical research
Simple, browser-based tool requiring no installation or special knowledge

Examples

Convert 2 furlongs (US survey): 2 × 2640.0052800106 = 5280.01056 handbreadths
Convert 0.5 furlong (US survey): 0.5 × 2640.0052800106 = 1320.00264 handbreadths

Common Use Cases

Translating historical US cadastral survey distances into anthropic units
Analyzing traditional horse race distances recorded in furlongs
Estimating small widths using handbreadths in tailoring or woodworking
Interpreting dimensions from historical or religious artifacts and inscriptions
Supporting archaeological documentation of measurements using traditional units

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that handbreadth values vary across cultures and time periods
Use this tool mainly for historical, archaeological, or traditional measurement contexts
Cross-check converted values when precision is critical due to variability in handbreadth
Combine conversion results with contextual research for better interpretation
Utilize the tool for quick estimates rather than precise scientific measurements

Limitations

Handbreadth lacks standardization and varies culturally and historically
US survey furlong is a historical unit not widely used in modern measurements
Precision may be affected by the informal nature of handbreadth values
The tool is not suited for scientific or engineering purposes requiring exact units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: A US survey furlong is a historical non-SI length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, or approximately 201.1684 meters, commonly used in older land surveys and legal descriptions.
What does one handbreadth represent?: A handbreadth is a traditional unit equal to the width of an adult human hand and varies depending on cultural and historical context; it is not standardized.
Why convert furlongs to handbreadths?: Converting from furlongs to handbreadths helps interpret historical measurements in smaller, human-scale units useful for understanding traditional documents, artifacts, and informal estimates.

Key Terminology

US survey furlong: A historical US unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used in land surveying and legal descriptions.
Handbreadth: An informal traditional unit based on the width of an adult human hand, varying by culture and time period.
Non-SI unit: A unit of measurement not part of the International System of Units (SI), often historical or traditional.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one US survey furlong equal in handbreadths?

1000 handbreadths

2640.0052800106 handbreadths

5000 handbreadths

Which field often uses handbreadths for measurements?

Archaeology

Digital electronics

Astronomy

What is a limitation of the handbreadth unit?

It is a modern, standardized unit

It varies culturally and historically without standardization

It is measured exactly by international standards

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter