What Is This Tool?
This length conversion tool allows you to translate values from the US survey furlong — a historical unit used in American surveying and land descriptions — into the Russian archin, an old Russian unit once common in trade and crafts. It aids in converting legacy measurements found in historical maps, deeds, and artifacts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in furlongs (US survey) you want to convert
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Select the source unit as furlong (US survey)
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Choose the target unit as Russian archin
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Click convert to get the equivalent length in Russian archin
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Use the output for historical or research purposes
Key Features
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Converts furlong (US survey) to Russian archin using the exact conversion rate
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Supports historical measurement units for land surveying and textiles
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Provides direct conversion based on official unit definitions
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Includes sample conversions for reference
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Ideal for archival research, restoration, and comparative measurement analysis
Examples
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2 furlongs equal 565.7154171452 Russian archin
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0.5 furlong converts to 141.4288542863 Russian archin
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting older American cadastral surveys and legal land descriptions
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Converting historical US surveying data to Russian obsolete units
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Analyzing old maps, deeds, and survey records across different measurement systems
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Measuring cloth and textiles in pre-metric Russian commercial contexts
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Restoring historic garments, buildings, or artifacts with dimensions in archins
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure source values are accurately noted from historical documents
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Use this tool specifically for interpreting legacy records and not modern measurements
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Double-check conversion results when applying to restoration or preservation projects
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Refer to sample examples to understand the scale of conversion
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Be mindful of the obsolete nature of both units when communicating results
Limitations
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Both furlong (US survey) and Russian archin are obsolete units not suitable for modern precision
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Conversions may have minor discrepancies due to rounding and approximations
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Primarily intended for historical research, archival work, and restoration contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a furlong (US survey)?
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It is a historical US length unit used in surveying, equal to 660 US survey feet or about 201.1684 meters.
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What is a Russian archin?
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An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 meters, used before metrication.
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Can I use this tool for modern land measurement?
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No, this converter is intended for historical and research purposes as both units are outdated.
Key Terminology
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Furlong (US survey)
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A historical American length unit equal to 660 US survey feet, approximately 201.1684 meters.
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Russian archin
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An obsolete Russian unit of length equal to 16 vershoks or about 0.7112 meters, used before metrication.
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Obsolete units
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Measurement units no longer in official or common use, often found in historical contexts.