What is a link (US survey)?

A US survey link is a historical length unit equal to 0.66 US survey feet or approximately 0.201168 meters, used mainly in land surveying.

How long is a furlong?

A furlong is an imperial unit equal to 220 yards or 660 feet, equivalent to 201.168 meters, traditionally representing a furrow in a field.

Why convert from link (US survey) to furlong?

Conversion helps to align legacy cadastral records and historic measurements with traditional units found in old property descriptions and maps.

How to Convert from Link (US survey) [li] to Furlong [fur]

Easily convert length measurements from link (US survey) to furlong using our online tool designed for historical and surveying applications.

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Link (US survey) [li] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

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Link (US survey) [li] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter is designed to transform length values between the link (US survey), a historic surveying unit, and the furlong, a traditional imperial measurement. It helps users interpret and reconcile legacy land survey data with larger, traditional units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in link (US survey)
Select 'link (US survey) [li]' as the input unit
Choose 'furlong [fur]' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent length in furlongs

Key Features

Converts link (US survey) to furlong with exact conversion factor
Supports historical land surveying and cadastral measurement needs
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Provides examples for quick understanding
Useful for civil engineering and land-transfer projects handling legacy data

Examples

1000 Links (US survey) [li] equals approximately 1.000002 Furlongs [fur]
500 Links (US survey) [li] converts to around 0.500001 Furlongs [fur]

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances from historic US land survey plats and deeds
Cadastral mapping and boundary definitions using older survey data
Civil engineering tasks requiring alignment of modern and legacy measurements
Understanding distances used in horse racing and other traditional sporting activities
Referencing historical maps and agricultural land documents

Tips & Best Practices

Verify units carefully when working with legacy measurement systems
Use the tool to reconcile old land deeds with modern survey data
Consider the historical context when applying furlong measurements
Be aware of possible minor rounding due to conversion factors
Consult additional references when interpreting unfamiliar historic units

Limitations

The furlong unit is rarely used in current scientific or engineering fields
Conversions could include slight rounding inaccuracies
Legacy units may not be recognized in many modern measurement tools
Contextual knowledge is necessary for proper interpretation of historical data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a link (US survey)?: A US survey link is a historical length unit equal to 0.66 US survey feet or approximately 0.201168 meters, used mainly in land surveying.
How long is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial unit equal to 220 yards or 660 feet, equivalent to 201.168 meters, traditionally representing a furrow in a field.
Why convert from link (US survey) to furlong?: Conversion helps to align legacy cadastral records and historic measurements with traditional units found in old property descriptions and maps.

Key Terminology

Link (US survey): A small historical unit of length equal to 0.66 US survey feet, used in cadastral land surveying.
Furlong: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 201.168 meters, traditionally representing a ploughed field furrow.
Cadastral: Relating to the detailed records of land boundaries and ownership.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is smaller?

Furlong

Link (US survey)

Both are equal

What is the use of converting link (US survey) to furlong?

To compare modern distance measures

To reconcile historical land measurements

To convert scientific measurements

What is a furlong historically based on?

Length of a furrow in a ploughed field

Size of a survey chain

Width of a land parcel

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