What is a furlong (US survey)?

It is a historical US land measurement unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used mainly in older cadastral surveys and legal descriptions.

Why does the long cubit vary in length?

The long cubit is an ancient unit whose length differed by period and region, commonly approximated between 20.5 and 22.5 inches.

Who would need to convert furlongs to long cubits?

Researchers, archaeologists, and museum professionals converting between historical American survey units and ancient Near Eastern or Egyptian units.

Convert from Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Long cubit – Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert measurements from the historical US survey furlong to the ancient long cubit unit with this reliable online tool. Perfect for archaeology, historical surveying, and museum work.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Long cubit Conversion Table

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Long cubit Conversion Table
Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Long cubit

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform length measurements from the US survey furlong, a traditional American land measure, into the long cubit, an ancient unit used in Near Eastern and Egyptian contexts. It supports cross-disciplinary uses in archaeology, historical land surveying, and museum curation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs (US survey)
Select 'furlong (US survey) [fur]' as the starting unit
Choose 'long cubit' as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent measurement in long cubits

Key Features

Converts between furlong (US survey) and long cubit units of length
Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output
Supports historical and archaeological measurement interpretations
Useful for reconciling distinct measurement systems across periods and cultures

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals 754.2872 long cubits
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 188.5718 long cubits
1 furlong (US survey) equals 377.1436 long cubits approximately

Common Use Cases

Translating older U.S. surveying records into ancient measurement formats for archaeological research
Interpreting biblical or ancient architectural dimensions in modern studies
Preparing museum labels or replicas based on historic unit conversions
Reporting customary distances in horse racing within historical contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the historical context to select appropriate long cubit values due to variation over time
Use this tool mainly for research or educational purposes where traditional units are relevant
Double-check conversions when integrating with modern metric data owing to unit differences
Keep in mind that both units are specialized and uncommon in general measurement tasks

Limitations

The long cubit's size varies by era and location, causing some conversion uncertainty
Furlong (US survey) is a specialized historical measure, less suited for modern everyday use
Rounding and unit definition differences may impact exactness of results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical US land measurement unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used mainly in older cadastral surveys and legal descriptions.
Why does the long cubit vary in length?: The long cubit is an ancient unit whose length differed by period and region, commonly approximated between 20.5 and 22.5 inches.
Who would need to convert furlongs to long cubits?: Researchers, archaeologists, and museum professionals converting between historical American survey units and ancient Near Eastern or Egyptian units.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical US unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used primarily in older land surveys.
Long cubit: An ancient unit of length varying by period and place, generally about 20.5–22.5 inches, used in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems.
Unit conversion: The process of translating a measurement expressed in one unit to another unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one furlong (US survey) equal in long cubits?

201.1684 long cubits

377.1436 long cubits

660 long cubits

For what kind of work is converting furlong to long cubit most relevant?

Modern construction measurements

Archaeology and historical surveying

Everyday distances in miles

Why might there be uncertainty when converting to long cubits?

Because the furlong is not defined exactly

Because long cubit length varies by historical period

Because both units are metric

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