What Is This Tool?
This tool enables the conversion of lengths from the historical unit link (US survey) to furlong (US survey), both used predominantly in older U.S. land survey records and legal descriptions. It supports the interpretation and integration of legacy survey data into modern measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in link (US survey) units you wish to convert
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Select link (US survey) as the input unit and furlong (US survey) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent length in furlong (US survey)
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Use the converted value for understanding or documenting distances in historical or cadastral contexts
Key Features
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Converts between link (US survey) and furlong (US survey) units accurately according to established conversion rates
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Supports legacy measurement units used in U.S. land surveying and cadastral work
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output fields
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Facilitates interpretation of historical survey plats, deeds, and cadastral maps
Examples
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Convert 500 link (US survey) to furlong (US survey) to get 0.5 furlongs
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Convert 2500 link (US survey) to furlong (US survey) to get 2.5 furlongs
Common Use Cases
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Reconcile small linear measurements in historic US land survey plats and legal deeds
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Convert and interpret distances in cadastral mapping and boundary descriptions based on legacy data
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Support civil engineering or land transfer projects requiring integration of old survey records with current measurements
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Analyze historical maps and records with traditional British/American customary units
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Report distances in contexts such as horse racing using customary survey units
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the source and context of the original survey measurements before conversion
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Account for the limitations of historical units when integrating with metric or modern systems
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Use the converted measurements to support legal descriptions and ensure consistency across records
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Remember that US survey feet differ slightly from international feet, which may affect precision
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Double-check conversions when used for engineering or land transfer applications
Limitations
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Both link and furlong units are historical and non-SI, limiting their applicability with metric-based systems
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Minor discrepancies may arise due to differences between US survey feet and international feet
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Usage is typically restricted to legacy data and specific professional fields, not common in everyday measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does converting from link (US survey) to furlong (US survey) help with?
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It helps reconcile small linear measurements recorded in historic land surveying with larger, traditional units for accurate legal and cadastral descriptions.
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Are link and furlong recognized in the metric system?
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No, both units are historical US survey measures and are non-SI units; they are mainly used for legacy data and not part of the metric system.
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Can this conversion be used in modern engineering projects?
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Yes, it can support civil engineering and land transfer projects where older survey data must be integrated with modern measurements.
Key Terminology
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Link (US survey)
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A historical unit of length equal to 1/100 of a Gunter's chain or 0.66 US survey feet, used in old US cadastral surveys.
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Furlong (US survey)
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A historical US survey unit equal to 660 US survey feet, commonly used in land surveying and representing 1/8 of a US survey mile.
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US Survey Foot
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A unit of length slightly different from the international foot, used in US land surveying and defining link and furlong units.
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Cadastral Mapping
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The mapping and description of land parcels and boundaries, often relying on historic measurement units like link and furlong.