What Is This Tool?
This online tool allows you to convert length values from furlong (US survey), a traditional land surveying unit, to link, a smaller historical unit used in older surveying practices.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in furlongs (US survey) you want to convert
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Select furlong (US survey) as the source unit and link as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in links
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Use the converted value for interpreting or translating historical surveying data
Key Features
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Supports length conversions between furlong (US survey) and link units
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Based on historically defined measurement units used in land surveying
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User-friendly interface for easy input and conversion
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Accurate historical conversion based on defined rate of 1 furlong = 1000.002000004 links
Examples
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Convert 2 furlongs (US survey) resulting in 2000.004 links
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Convert 0.5 furlong (US survey) resulting in 500.001 links
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting distances in historical land surveys and cadastral records
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Reconstructing property boundaries from old American and British land documents
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Reporting traditional race distances and other customary measurements
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Converting older surveying units into smaller granular units for precise analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify which foot definition (US survey or international) applies for your data
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Use the tool primarily for historical and legacy documents rather than modern surveying
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Cross-check values with original survey records when possible
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Remember that these units are non-SI and mainly of historical relevance
Limitations
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Both furlong (US survey) and link are historical, non-SI units rarely used in contemporary surveying
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Minor differences may exist due to the US survey foot versus international foot
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Measurement precision can be limited by original instrument standards in older documents
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a furlong (US survey)?
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It is a historical US surveying unit defined as 660 US survey feet, equal to 1/8 of a US survey mile or 40 rods.
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What does one link measure?
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One link is a historic English length unit used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain, about 0.66 feet or 0.201168 meters.
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Why convert furlongs to links?
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Converting furlongs to links helps accurately interpret and translate historical land surveys and cadastral records into smaller units for detailed analysis.
Key Terminology
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Furlong (US survey)
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A historical US surveying unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used mainly in older land surveys and legal descriptions.
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Link
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A historic English unit of length equivalent to 1/100 of Gunter’s chain, used in 18th–19th century land surveys.
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US survey foot
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A customary unit of length used historically in US surveying, slightly different from the international foot standard.