What is a furlong (US survey)?

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

Why is the reed unit variable?

The reed was a traditional measure based on natural features or rods, differing in length by locality and historical period.

What are common uses of converting furlong to reed?

It helps interpret old land descriptions, convert regional historical lengths, and supports ethnographic and archaeological studies.

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

Easily convert measurements from furlong (US survey) to reed, bridging historical and regional length units for surveying, research, and ethnographic studies.

Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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

Furlong (US survey) [fur]	Reed

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from the US survey furlong, a historical American surveying unit, to the reed, an obsolete regional unit with variable historical definitions. It supports interpreting old land measurements and adapting them across cultural or temporal measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs (US survey)
Select furlong (US survey) as the source unit
Choose reed as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent length in reeds

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) length values to reed units
Supports historical and regional unit interpretation
Includes examples to illustrate conversions
Facilitates use in surveying, archaeology, and ethnography

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals 146.66696 reeds
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 36.66674 reeds

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical land records and deeds using old measurement units
Converting legacy U.S. land surveying data to regional archaic units
Supporting ethnographic and archaeological research involving traditional length measures

Tips & Best Practices

Review historical context as reed length can vary by region and era
Use this converter primarily for academic, historical, or interpretative purposes
Cross-reference converted values when used in legal or scientific research due to variation in reed definitions

Limitations

Reed length varies historically depending on location and time period
Furlong (US survey) is fixed, but reed’s inconsistency can affect conversion accuracy
Both units are largely obsolete and suited mainly for historical and research contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical non-SI length unit used in U.S. surveying, defined as exactly 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
Why is the reed unit variable?: The reed was a traditional measure based on natural features or rods, differing in length by locality and historical period.
What are common uses of converting furlong to reed?: It helps interpret old land descriptions, convert regional historical lengths, and supports ethnographic and archaeological studies.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical American surveying length unit equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
Reed: An obsolete or regional length unit traditionally based on natural measuring rods or reed plants, varying by time and place.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the furlong (US survey) primarily measure?

Volume

Length

Weight

Why can conversions involving reed be approximate?

Because reed length varied historically

Because furlong length changes

Because both units are metric

In which fields is converting furlong to reed useful?

Ethnography

Modern construction

Chemical engineering

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