What is a furlong (US survey)?

It is a historical US length unit used in surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.

How many poles are in one furlong (US survey)?

One furlong (US survey) equals approximately 40.0000800002 poles.

Why convert furlongs (US survey) to poles?

To translate older US surveying measurements into traditional English units commonly found in historic land records and deeds.

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

Convert historical US survey furlongs to traditional poles with ease using our online converter designed for land measurement and cadastral data interpretation.

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Pole

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Pole Conversion Table

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

This tool converts length measurements from the US survey furlong to the traditional English unit called the pole. It helps interpret and translate historical land surveying data and distances into familiar traditional units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs (US survey) you wish to convert
Select 'furlong (US survey)' as the input unit and 'pole' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in poles
Use the results to better understand or document historical land measurements

Key Features

Converts furlongs (US survey) to poles accurately based on historical measurement definitions
Ideal for interpreting old cadastral records, survey data, and property descriptions
Supports land measurement units commonly used in historical and agricultural contexts
Browser-based and easy to use with instant results

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals 80.00016 poles
0.5 furlong (US survey) converts to 20.00004 poles

Common Use Cases

Interpreting parcel boundaries in older US cadastral and land survey documents
Converting historical survey measurements for legal land descriptions
Translating distances on legacy maps and deeds into traditional English units
Understanding race distances and land dimensions in historical contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the historical context of your data before converting units
Consider the limitations of historical units when applying conversions
Use the tool for approximate interpretations rather than exact modern measurements
Double-check converted values especially when used for legal or property documentation

Limitations

The furlong (US survey) is a historical unit and not commonly used in modern surveying
Conversion results may have slight rounding differences due to unit definitions
The pole is a traditional unit mostly replaced by metric or standardized imperial units today

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical US length unit used in surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
How many poles are in one furlong (US survey)?: One furlong (US survey) equals approximately 40.0000800002 poles.
Why convert furlongs (US survey) to poles?: To translate older US surveying measurements into traditional English units commonly found in historic land records and deeds.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical US measurement unit of length defined as 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
Pole: A traditional English length unit also called rod or perch, equal to 16.5 feet and used in surveying and land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional unit does one US survey furlong convert into?

Rod

Pole

Yard

Approximately how many poles equal one US survey furlong?

40.0000800002

39.5

Which context commonly uses furlongs (US survey)?

Modern highway measurements

Historical cadastral surveys

Metric engineering plans

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