What is a furlong used for?

A furlong is a traditional imperial unit of length mainly used in horse racing, historical land descriptions, and certain surveying and mapping contexts.

Why is the US survey foot different from the international foot?

The US survey foot has a specific defined length used historically in American land surveying, differing slightly from the international foot to maintain consistency in legacy data.

Can I use this converter for modern scientific measurements?

This converter is primarily intended for traditional and historical measurements and may not be suitable for modern scientific or engineering applications.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from furlongs to foot (US survey) using this straightforward, browser-based unit converter designed for precise land and historical measurement translation.

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Furlong [fur] to Foot (US survey) [ft] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length units specifically from furlongs to foot (US survey) values. It supports translation of traditional and historical distance measurements into precise surveying units commonly used in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs you wish to convert
Select 'furlong [fur]' as the source unit
Choose 'foot (US survey) [ft]' as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent length in foot (US survey)
Review the result and use it for land surveying, historical data interpretation, or racing distance conversion

Key Features

Accurate conversion based on standardized units and rates
Supports conversion from furlongs, an imperial unit often used in horse racing and historical mapping
Converts to US survey foot, a length unit vital for land surveying and cadastral work
Includes clear examples for ease of understanding
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

2 furlongs equals 1319.99736 foot (US survey)
0.5 furlong converts to 329.99934 foot (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Translating horse racing distances into precise imperial units
Converting historical land measurement values for modern surveying
Integrating old cadastral maps with current geospatial data
Supporting construction and engineering projects linked to legacy land records

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the foot unit type to avoid discrepancies—US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot
Use this conversion for traditional contexts like horse racing or historical land records rather than modern scientific work
Check conversion results carefully when working with legal land boundaries or cadastral datasets
Refer to legacy measurements when combining with contemporary surveying projects

Limitations

Furlong is rarely applied in current scientific or engineering environments
The US survey foot is distinct from the international foot, which can cause minor inaccuracies if confused
Usage is limited mostly to traditional measurement contexts and legacy data integration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used for?: A furlong is a traditional imperial unit of length mainly used in horse racing, historical land descriptions, and certain surveying and mapping contexts.
Why is the US survey foot different from the international foot?: The US survey foot has a specific defined length used historically in American land surveying, differing slightly from the international foot to maintain consistency in legacy data.
Can I use this converter for modern scientific measurements?: This converter is primarily intended for traditional and historical measurements and may not be suitable for modern scientific or engineering applications.

Key Terminology

Furlong: An imperial length unit equal to 660 feet, traditionally used in horse racing and land measurement.
Foot (US survey): A length unit historically used for land surveying in the United States, defined precisely as 1200/3937 meters.
Cadastral Survey: A detailed land survey used to define property boundaries and legal descriptions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional context commonly uses furlongs?

Engineering design

Horse racing distances

Scientific experiments

What is the primary use of the US survey foot?

Land surveying and cadastral mapping

Measuring electrical resistance

Temperature measurement

Why must you be careful when converting using feet?

Some feet have different lengths such as US survey foot and international foot

Feet units are not used in the United States

Feet units are the same worldwide

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