What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to transform lengths measured in furlong (US survey) into rod (US survey), aiding in the interpretation of historical land measurements and property boundaries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in furlong (US survey) to be converted
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Select the target unit as rod (US survey)
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Click convert to obtain the length expressed in rods (US survey)
Key Features
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Converts between furlong (US survey) and rod (US survey) units based on precise historical definitions
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Supports tasks related to cadastral surveys, legal land descriptions, and map interpretation
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Provides quick results for length conversions relevant to property and surveying work
Examples
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2 furlongs equals 80 rods by multiplying 2 by 40
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0.5 furlong equals 20 rods using the same conversion factor
Common Use Cases
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Translating historical land parcel measurements into more detailed units
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Interpreting distances in older U.S. cadastral and legal land documents
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Converting traditional horse racing distances into rods for local references
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand that both units are based on the US survey foot standard
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Use this converter mainly for historical or legacy data to maintain accuracy
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Be aware of the small differences from international units when applying conversions
Limitations
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Conversion applies only between US survey units using the US survey foot
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Units are mostly obsolete and suitable primarily for historical record interpretation
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Precision may be limited due to rounding errors in old surveys and the non-SI unit system
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact conversion rate between furlong (US survey) and rod (US survey)?
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One furlong (US survey) equals exactly 40 rods (US survey).
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In what contexts are these units commonly used?
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These units appear mostly in land surveying, legal property descriptions, historical cadastral surveys, and traditional horse racing distances.
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Are these units the same as international feet-based measurements?
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No, both furlong and rod here are based on the US survey foot, which slightly differs from the international foot.
Key Terminology
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Furlong (US survey)
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A historical non-SI unit of length in U.S. surveying equal to 660 US survey feet or 40 rods.
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Rod (US survey)
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A traditional surveying length unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, also called pole or perch.
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US survey foot
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A standard of length used in U.S. surveying slightly different from the international foot.