What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms measurements given in furlongs (US survey), a traditional unit of length used in U.S. surveying, into inches (US survey), a smaller legacy unit formerly employed for geodetic and cadastral purposes. It's designed to help users work with historical land descriptions, surveys, and maps.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in furlong (US survey) that you want to convert
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Select the target unit as inch (US survey)
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Click convert to get the result instantly
Key Features
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Converts furlong (US survey) to inch (US survey) with exact conversion rate
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Supports interpretation of historical U.S. cadastral and geodetic data
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
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Useful for analyzing traditional race distances and older survey documents
Examples
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2 furlongs (US survey) equal 15,840 inches (US survey)
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0.5 furlongs (US survey) equal 3,960 inches (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Describing boundaries in vintage U.S. land surveys and legal documents
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Converting legacy cadastral and geodetic data to finer units for mapping
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Interpreting older maps and deeds with US survey units
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Measuring traditional horse race distances using customary units
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context to ensure furlong (US survey) is the appropriate unit
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Use this converter when working with historical or legal land descriptions
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Cross-check results when converting to metric or international units due to slight differences
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Refer to original survey records when precision is critical
Limitations
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Units are legacy and have limited use outside historical and legal contexts
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Slight discrepancies may occur when converting between US survey and metric or international units
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Modern surveying typically uses SI units requiring careful unit consistency checking
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a furlong (US survey)?
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A furlong (US survey) is a historical unit of length in U.S. surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
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How many inches are in one furlong (US survey)?
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One furlong (US survey) equals exactly 7,920 inches (US survey).
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Why convert furlongs to inches (US survey)?
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Converting to inches allows more precise measurements when working with detailed historical surveys, geodetic data, and legacy cadastral maps.
Key Terminology
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Furlong (US survey)
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A legacy unit of length equaling 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile, used in historical U.S. surveying.
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Inch (US survey)
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A legacy length unit equal to 1/12 of the US survey foot, formerly used in geodetic control and cadastral surveys.
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US survey foot
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A measuring unit historically used in U.S. surveying, forming the basis for units like the furlong and inch (US survey).