What is a kilometer used for?

A kilometer is an SI derived unit of length equivalent to 1,000 meters, commonly used for measuring distances in everyday, engineering, and scientific settings.

Where is the furlong (US survey) commonly applied?

The furlong (US survey) is typically found in historical U.S. cadastral surveys, legal land descriptions, horse racing distances, and older surveying contexts.

How many furlongs equal one kilometer?

One kilometer is equal to approximately 4.970959596 furlongs in the US survey system.

How to Convert from Kilometer [km] to Furlong (US survey) [fur]?

Convert lengths between kilometer and US survey furlong with ease using this online tool. Understand the differences and common uses of these units in geography, land surveying, and more.

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Kilometer [km] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

Kilometer [km]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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Kilometer [km] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table
Kilometer [km]	Furlong (US survey) [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform distances measured in kilometers into furlongs according to the US survey system. It helps bridge modern metric units with traditional units used in historical U.S. land measurements and other contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in kilometers in the input field.
Select 'kilometer [km]' as the starting unit and 'furlong (US survey) [fur]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent furlong measurement.

Key Features

Converts length from kilometer to US survey furlong accurately using established conversion rates.
Supports contexts including land surveying, historical map interpretation, and horse racing distances.
User-friendly and accessible through any web browser for quick conversions.

Examples

2 kilometers convert to approximately 9.941919192 furlongs.
0.5 kilometers convert to approximately 2.485479798 furlongs.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in older U.S. land surveys and cadastral records.
Converting metric distances for traditional horse racing measurements.
Translating historical maps and legal descriptions to modern units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selections before converting to ensure accurate results.
Use the tool for legacy or specialized applications given the historical nature of furlong (US survey).
Double-check conversions when dealing with large distances to avoid rounding discrepancies.

Limitations

The US survey furlong is a non-SI and historical unit not commonly used in contemporary measurements.
Conversion precision may be affected by the definition differences between survey and international feet.
Rounding errors can accumulate with very large distance conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilometer used for?: A kilometer is an SI derived unit of length equivalent to 1,000 meters, commonly used for measuring distances in everyday, engineering, and scientific settings.
Where is the furlong (US survey) commonly applied?: The furlong (US survey) is typically found in historical U.S. cadastral surveys, legal land descriptions, horse racing distances, and older surveying contexts.
How many furlongs equal one kilometer?: One kilometer is equal to approximately 4.970959596 furlongs in the US survey system.

Key Terminology

Kilometer [km]: An SI derived unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, used widely for measuring distances in various fields.
Furlong (US survey) [fur]: A historical, non-SI unit of length used in U.S. surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile.
Conversion Rate: The factor that defines how many furlongs equal one kilometer, specifically 1 km equals about 4.970959596 furlongs.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary measurement category for this converter?

Volume

Length

Weight

Which unit is a non-SI, historical unit used in U.S. land surveys?

Kilometer

Furlong (US survey)

Meter

What is the equivalent furlong value for 1 kilometer?

3.2189 furlongs

4.970959596 furlongs

5.280 furlongs

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