What is a furlong (US survey)?

It is a historical US length unit used in surveying, defined as exactly 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.

What is a long reed used for?

The long reed is an obsolete length unit once used for land measurement and local surveying, varying by locality and period.

Why do I need to convert furlongs to long reeds?

Converting helps interpret and translate historical land measurements found in old maps, deeds, and surveys into understandable terms.

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

Easily convert lengths from the historical US survey furlong to the traditional long reed unit used in land measurement and surveying contexts.

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

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

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from the US survey furlong, a historical unit used in US land surveying, to the long reed, a traditional but variable unit formerly used for measuring distances in regional land assessment.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the measurement value in furlongs (US survey) you wish to convert
Select the input unit as furlong (US survey) and the output unit as long reed
Submit your conversion request to get the equivalent length in long reeds

Key Features

Converts lengths from furlong (US survey) to long reed accurately using established rates
Supports analysis of historical land records and cadastral surveys
Provides formulas and example conversions for easy understanding
Browser-based unit conversion tool accessible without installation

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals approximately 125.7145 long reeds
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals approximately 31.4286 long reeds

Common Use Cases

Interpreting parcel boundaries on older US cadastral and survey maps
Converting historic land measurements in deeds and property records
Analyzing traditional race distances using customary length units
Restoring or validating property boundaries from historical surveys

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical context since long reed length varies by location and period
Use this conversion primarily to aid understanding in historical and archival research
Cross-check conversions against original documents when possible for accuracy

Limitations

The long reed unit length differs depending on locality and historical period
Conversions should be considered approximate due to legacy measurement inconsistencies
Validation against historical sources is recommended when precision is critical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical US length unit used in surveying, defined as exactly 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
What is a long reed used for?: The long reed is an obsolete length unit once used for land measurement and local surveying, varying by locality and period.
Why do I need to convert furlongs to long reeds?: Converting helps interpret and translate historical land measurements found in old maps, deeds, and surveys into understandable terms.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical American length unit exactly equal to 660 US survey feet used mainly in surveying and mapping.
Long reed: A traditional, now obsolete unit of length that varied by region and time, formerly used in land surveying.
Cadastral survey: A survey that defines land boundaries and property lines, often using units like furlongs and long reeds historically.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is defined as 660 US survey feet?

Long reed

Furlong (US survey)

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Why is the long reed considered a legacy unit?

It varies by locality and period

It is used in modern engineering

It equals exactly one meter

What is a typical use for converting furlongs to long reeds?

Analyzing modern race distances

Interpreting historical land records

Calculating metric land area

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