What is a furlong (US survey)?

It is a historical non-SI unit of length used mainly in US surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.

What does the point unit represent?

A point is a typographic unit used to specify font sizes, spacing, and layout measurements in printing and digital design.

Why convert furlongs to points?

This conversion helps integrate historical land measurements with modern typography and digital layout systems.

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

Learn the method to convert furlong (US survey) units to typographic points using our online converter tool. Understand the definitions, use cases, and the conversion process from large historical land units to precise typography measures.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Point Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This conversion tool enables you to translate lengths measured in furlongs (US survey), a historical land surveying unit, into points, a typographic unit commonly used in digital and print layout design.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter a value in furlongs (US survey) to convert.
Select the input unit as furlong (US survey) and output unit as point.
Execute the conversion to get the length expressed in points.
Use the result to support historical measurement integration in typography and layouts.

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) units to typographic points accurately based on defined standards.
Supports applications ranging from historical surveying to modern digital typography.
Browser-based online tool requiring no downloads or installations.
Provides examples for easier understanding of conversions.

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equal 1,140,482.28096456 points.
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 285,120.57024114 points.

Common Use Cases

Describing land parcel boundaries in historical U.S. surveys with typographic precision.
Converting traditional measurement units for digital typography and printing layouts.
Interpreting old cadastral surveys and legal land descriptions in modern design contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure unit selection matches the measurement context before conversion.
Use this conversion primarily for niche tasks involving historical data and typography.
Verify whether the point standard chosen (PostScript or TeX) suits your design requirements.

Limitations

Significant size difference between furlong and point limits everyday practical use.
Slight inconsistencies may arise due to different point definitions (PostScript vs. TeX).
Conversion is specialized, not commonly needed outside niche digital and historical contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical non-SI unit of length used mainly in US surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.
What does the point unit represent?: A point is a typographic unit used to specify font sizes, spacing, and layout measurements in printing and digital design.
Why convert furlongs to points?: This conversion helps integrate historical land measurements with modern typography and digital layout systems.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical non-SI length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used in U.S. cadastral surveys and traditional measurements.
Point: A typographic unit approximately equal to 1/72 inch, used for font size, spacing, and page layout measurements.
US survey foot: A unit of length defined precisely as part of the US customary measuring system, fundamental to defining the furlong (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 furlong (US survey) equal in points?

1,000,000 points

570,241.14048228 points

100 points

Which field commonly uses the point unit?

Horse Racing

Typography and layout design

Land surveying

What is a common use of furlong (US survey)?

Specifying font size

Describing parcel boundaries in historical US land surveys

Measuring margin widths in printing

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