What is a furlong used for?

A furlong is an imperial unit of length historically used in horse racing distances, land measurement, and old surveying documentation.

How many poles are in one furlong?

There are 40 poles in one furlong.

Why convert furlongs to poles?

Converting furlongs to poles helps interpret historical land measurements and racecourse distances into smaller, more precise traditional surveying units.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Pole

Learn how to convert lengths from furlongs to poles using our straightforward online length unit converter. Understand the significance and common applications of these traditional imperial units in historical and surveying contexts.

Furlong [fur]

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Furlong [fur] to Pole Conversion Table

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Furlong [fur] to Pole Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert length measurements from furlongs to poles, units primarily used in traditional and historical land measurement, horse racing, and surveying. It simplifies understanding and translating legacy measurements into familiar terms.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs in the input field
Select furlong as the starting unit and pole as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in poles
Use the result to understand measurements in historical or surveying contexts

Key Features

Converts furlong (fur) to pole values accurately using the set conversion rate
Supports interpreting old land measurements and racecourse distances
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Helps bridge traditional imperial units with cadastral and agricultural surveying terms

Examples

2 furlongs converts to 80 poles
0.5 furlong corresponds to 20 poles

Common Use Cases

Interpreting horse racing distances and racecourse descriptions
Understanding historical land and property measurements
Converting old survey data for cadastral and agricultural record updates
Analyzing dimensions in heritage property and civil-engineering documents

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the context is historical or traditional before using these units
Use this conversion primarily for legacy land records and race distances
Complement with metric conversions when updating modern records
Ensure consistent unit usage when documenting property measurements

Limitations

Furlong and pole are rarely used in modern scientific or engineering work
Conversion relevance is mostly confined to traditional and historical contexts
Accuracy depends on treating these as legacy imperial units
Contemporary surveying usually prefers metric units over these

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used for?: A furlong is an imperial unit of length historically used in horse racing distances, land measurement, and old surveying documentation.
How many poles are in one furlong?: There are 40 poles in one furlong.
Why convert furlongs to poles?: Converting furlongs to poles helps interpret historical land measurements and racecourse distances into smaller, more precise traditional surveying units.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards, used historically in horse racing and land measurement.
Pole: A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet, used in surveying and historical property documentation.
Cadastral: Relating to the surveying and recording of land boundaries and property ownership.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit equals 40 poles?

One yard

One furlong

One mile

What is a pole also known as?

Rod or perch

Furlong or chain

Yard or meter

In which context is the furlong still commonly used?

Horse racing distances

Modern engineering

Metric surveying

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