What is a furlong used for?

A furlong is an imperial unit of length mainly used for distances in horse racing, historical land measurement, and old surveying or agricultural records.

How many chains are in one furlong?

One furlong equals ten chains according to the traditional conversion rate.

Is this conversion tool suitable for modern engineering work?

No, furlongs and chains are largely obsolete for current scientific and engineering purposes but remain useful for historical and traditional contexts.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Chain [ch]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from furlongs to chains with this easy-to-use online tool. Perfect for horse racing distances, land surveying, and historical map interpretation.

Furlong [fur]

Chain [ch]

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Furlong [fur] to Chain [ch] Conversion Table

Furlong [fur]	Chain [ch]

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Furlong [fur] to Chain [ch] Conversion Table
Furlong [fur]	Chain [ch]

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter helps you transform length values from furlongs, an imperial unit traditionally used in horse racing and land measurement, into chains, a historical surveying unit. It's designed to assist with interpreting older documents, maps, and property records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs into the input field
Select furlong as the initial unit and chain as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in chains
Use the results for interpreting distances in racing, surveying, or historical contexts

Key Features

Converts furlongs to chains using the accurate conversion rate
Supports length measurements related to horse racing and land surveying
Useful for understanding historical and cadastral records
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
Facilitates accurate interpretation of traditional imperial units

Examples

3 furlongs equals 30 chains (3 × 10 = 30)
0.5 furlong equals 5 chains (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Common Use Cases

Calculating horse racing distances such as sprints measured in furlongs
Translating historic land survey measurements into chains for land parcel mapping
Analyzing older property deeds and survey plans for GIS integration
Interpreting agricultural layouts and engineering records based on imperial units
Referring to historical maps and agricultural documentation requiring unit conversion

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check the historical context to ensure accurate unit application
Use this tool for traditional and sporting contexts where furlongs are common
Combine converted values with modern mapping tools for precise land analysis
Be cautious when comparing to metric units due to rounding differences
Verify results when handling legal property descriptions and formal surveying data

Limitations

Furlongs and chains are not commonly used in modern scientific or engineering measurements
These units originate from imperial and US customary systems, so direct metric conversion may involve rounding
Changes in measurement standards over time require careful consideration when interpreting historical data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used for?: A furlong is an imperial unit of length mainly used for distances in horse racing, historical land measurement, and old surveying or agricultural records.
How many chains are in one furlong?: One furlong equals ten chains according to the traditional conversion rate.
Is this conversion tool suitable for modern engineering work?: No, furlongs and chains are largely obsolete for current scientific and engineering purposes but remain useful for historical and traditional contexts.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used for land measurement and horse racing distances.
Chain [ch]: A traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet (20.1168 metres), commonly used for land measurement and cadastral surveying.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio used to convert between units; here, 1 furlong equals 10 chains.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one furlong equal in chains?

5 chains

10 chains

20 chains

In which context is the furlong commonly used?

Horse racing distances

Modern construction

Metric surveying

What is one chain traditionally used for?

Land surveying

Measuring liquids

Timekeeping

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