What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform measurements from furlongs to rods (US survey). It is designed to assist in interpreting traditional length units used in historical land measurement, legal property descriptions, and horse racing distances.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in furlongs you wish to convert
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Select the target unit: rod (US survey)
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Click convert to see the equivalent measurement
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Use the result for land measurement, legal documents, or historical research
Key Features
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Converts furlongs, an imperial unit equal to 1/8 mile, into rods (US survey)
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Supports measurements relevant to historical surveying and land deed interpretation
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Provides quick, accurate conversions using established conversion rates
Examples
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2 furlongs equal 79.99984 rods
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Half a furlong (0.5) converts to 19.99996 rods
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One furlong corresponds to approximately 40 rods (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Reconciling traditional land measurement units found in historical maps and deeds
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Surveying and interpreting old property boundaries recorded using rods and furlongs
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Describing distances in horse racing or racecourse layouts
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Converting legacy measurement data for modern land survey and real estate purposes
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter primarily for historical or traditional units rather than modern engineering
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Be aware that slight differences exist due to the US survey foot standard
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Cross-check conversions when precise measurements are critical in legal contexts
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Use converted data to better understand old cadastral or agricultural records
Limitations
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Furlong is mostly obsolete in scientific and engineering measurements today
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Rod uses the US survey foot, which differs subtly from international feet
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Conversion involves a non-whole number rate, so minor rounding differences may occur
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Not suitable for applications requiring metric precision or modern engineering standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a furlong used for?
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A furlong is an older unit of length used mainly in horse racing distances, historical land measurement, and old surveying records.
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How many rods are in one furlong?
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One furlong equals approximately 39.99992 rods (US survey).
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Why convert furlongs to rods (US survey)?
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Converting between these units helps interpret historical land records, legal property descriptions, and survey data recorded using traditional measurements.
Key Terminology
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Furlong [fur]
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An imperial or US customary length unit equal to 220 yards or 1/8 mile, historically linked to the length of a ploughed field furrow.
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Rod (US survey) [rd]
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A traditional surveying unit of length equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, used in land measurement and legal descriptions.
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US Survey Foot
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A foot measurement standard used in the US survey system, slightly differing from the international foot.