Is the furlong still used today?

The furlong is now uncommon in scientific and engineering fields but remains in certain traditional and sporting usages such as horse racing.

Why does the long reed unit have variable length?

The long reed was used historically with differing lengths depending on locality and period, making it non-standardized across regions.

Can I use this conversion for modern land surveying?

No, because the long reed is considered obsolete and conversions only approximate values; modern surveying uses standardized units.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Long reed

Learn how to convert the imperial unit furlong [fur], used historically in land measurement and horse racing, into the traditional and obsolete long reed unit for interpreting historical surveying data and maps.

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Furlong [fur] to Long reed Conversion Table

Furlong [fur]	Long reed

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Furlong [fur] to Long reed Conversion Table
Furlong [fur]	Long reed

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values from the furlong, an old imperial unit of length, into the long reed, a historic and regionally varying unit. It supports interpreting legacy land measurements and historical records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs [fur] you want to convert
Select the target unit as long reed
Click convert to get the equivalent length in long reeds
Use the result to support historical land measurement analysis

Key Features

Converts furlong [fur] to long reed units accurately based on historical definitions
Supports legacy and historical measurement analysis
Facilitates interpretation of old maps, land deeds, and property descriptions
Browser-based and easy to use for historians and surveyors

Examples

2 furlongs [fur] equals approximately 125.714 long reeds
0.5 furlong [fur] converts to about 31.429 long reeds

Common Use Cases

Analyzing distances in historic horse racing or land maps
Converting old surveying records into legacy units
Restoring property boundary information from historical deeds
Investigating regional and historical measurement practices

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context before applying conversions due to unit variability
Use conversions primarily for comparative and interpretive purposes
Avoid using long reed values for modern engineering or scientific calculations
Cross-check results with historical sources when precision is needed

Limitations

The length of a long reed varied by locality and historical period
Conversions offer approximate values only and are not standardized
Not suitable for precise engineering, scientific, or modern surveying work

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the furlong still used today?: The furlong is now uncommon in scientific and engineering fields but remains in certain traditional and sporting usages such as horse racing.
Why does the long reed unit have variable length?: The long reed was used historically with differing lengths depending on locality and period, making it non-standardized across regions.
Can I use this conversion for modern land surveying?: No, because the long reed is considered obsolete and conversions only approximate values; modern surveying uses standardized units.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial/US customary unit of length equal to 220 yards or 1/8 of a statute mile, historically used in horse racing and land measurement.
Long reed: A traditional, now obsolete unit of length with variable magnitude depending on locality and historical period, used primarily in historical surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a furlong?

A metric unit of length

An imperial/US customary unit of length

A unit of mass

Why is the long reed unit considered obsolete?

Its length was standardized internationally

Its length varied by locality and historical period

It is the main unit used in modern surveying

In which field is converting furlongs to long reeds particularly useful?

Modern engineering

Historical land surveying and map interpretation

Contemporary road construction

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