What is a furlong (US survey)?

A furlong (US survey) is a historical length unit used in U.S. surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or exactly 792000/3937 metres, approximately 201.1684 metres.

How many metres are in one hectometer?

One hectometer equals 100 metres, representing a convenient metric scale for intermediate distances.

Why convert furlongs to hectometers?

Converting furlongs to hectometers helps translate traditional or historical length measurements into modern metric units used in scientific, engineering, and land measurement contexts.

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

Convert length measurements from furlong (US survey) to hectometer with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Ideal for surveying, mapping, and land measurement needs.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Hectometer [hm] Conversion Table

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Hectometer [hm]

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Hectometer [hm] Conversion Table
Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Hectometer [hm]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms lengths measured in furlongs (US survey), a historical non-SI unit mainly used in U.S. surveying, into hectometers, an SI unit representing 100 metres. It facilitates translating traditional units into metric values for applications such as land planning and engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs (US survey) you wish to convert
Select furlong (US survey) as the input unit
Choose hectometer as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result in hectometers

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) to hectometer with a fixed conversion rate
Supports interpretation of historical and customary length measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Useful for surveying, topographic mapping, and agricultural measurements
Displays results consistent with SI unit standards

Examples

3 furlongs (US survey) convert to approximately 6.03505207 hectometers
0.5 furlong (US survey) converts to about 1.005842012 hectometers

Common Use Cases

Describing parcel boundaries in older U.S. land surveys
Interpreting historical maps and deeds by converting lengths to metric units
Measuring distances in horse racing reported in traditional units
Topographic mapping with grid distances expressed in 100 m units
Land measurement and agricultural planning using metric areas

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check that measurements originally use US survey furlongs before converting
Use the tool to translate older survey data into modern metric equivalents
Apply converted values carefully in contexts requiring SI units for consistency
Consider the historical context when interpreting furlong measurements in legal documents
Use hectometer units when working with intermediate distances around 100 metres

Limitations

The furlong (US survey) is a historical, non-SI unit with slight historical variations in length
Precision may be limited for high-accuracy scientific calculations due to unit variability
This conversion is most relevant for historical or customary unit contexts rather than current standard use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: A furlong (US survey) is a historical length unit used in U.S. surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or exactly 792000/3937 metres, approximately 201.1684 metres.
How many metres are in one hectometer?: One hectometer equals 100 metres, representing a convenient metric scale for intermediate distances.
Why convert furlongs to hectometers?: Converting furlongs to hectometers helps translate traditional or historical length measurements into modern metric units used in scientific, engineering, and land measurement contexts.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical non-SI unit of length used in U.S. surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 metres.
Hectometer: An SI unit of length equal to 100 metres, used to express moderate distances with the metric prefix 'hecto-'.
Conversion Rate: The fixed factor used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 furlong (US survey) equals about 2.011684 hectometers.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is larger, a furlong (US survey) or a hectometer?

Hectometer

Furlong (US survey)

They are the same size

What is the approximate conversion factor from furlong (US survey) to hectometer?

0.5

2.0116840234

For what type of work would converting furlongs to hectometers be most useful?

Historical land survey analysis

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