What is a long cubit?

The long cubit is an ancient unit of length used in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems, varying by time and place but generally around 20.5 to 22.5 inches.

What does furlong (US survey) represent?

It is a U.S. surveying unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used historically in land measurements and legal descriptions.

Why convert from long cubits to furlongs (US survey)?

To translate ancient measurement systems into land survey units common in historical U.S. cadastral records for comparison and documentation.

Convert Long Cubit to Furlong (US Survey) Online

Easily convert length measurements from long cubits to furlongs (US survey) using our online tool. Perfect for archaeology, land surveying, and historical research.

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

This unit converter transforms measurements from the long cubit, an ancient length unit, to the US survey furlong, a historical land surveying measure. Useful for interpreting ancient dimensions in modern terms or analyzing historical American survey data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in long cubits you wish to convert
Select 'long cubit' as the source unit and 'furlong (US survey)' as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in furlongs (US survey)
Use the results for your measurement comparison, research, or documentation

Key Features

Converts historical long cubit lengths to US survey furlongs quickly and accurately
Web-based and easy to use without installation
Supports applications in archaeology, land surveying, and historical research
Includes examples for common conversions

Examples

10 long cubits converts to 0.026515098 furlongs (US survey)
50 long cubits converts to 0.13257549 furlongs (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Converting biblical or ancient measurements into modern units for archaeological studies
Reconstructing dimensions of ancient objects or architecture in Egyptology
Interpreting land parcel boundaries on historical U.S. cadastral surveys
Translating old survey maps and deeds into modern measurement units
Reporting traditional racing distances measured in furlongs

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the historical context to select an appropriate long cubit length
Use this tool for approximate conversions when exact historical units are uncertain
Apply results to analysis of archaeological or cadastral documents
Cross-reference converted lengths when comparing ancient and modern measurements

Limitations

The long cubit's length varies historically, possibly affecting precision
The furlong (US survey) is a non-SI unit and less common in contemporary use
Conversions assume standard long cubit lengths, which may differ from specific historical records

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a long cubit?: The long cubit is an ancient unit of length used in Near Eastern and Egyptian systems, varying by time and place but generally around 20.5 to 22.5 inches.
What does furlong (US survey) represent?: It is a U.S. surveying unit equal to 660 US survey feet, used historically in land measurements and legal descriptions.
Why convert from long cubits to furlongs (US survey)?: To translate ancient measurement systems into land survey units common in historical U.S. cadastral records for comparison and documentation.

Key Terminology

Long Cubit: An ancient unit of length used primarily in Egyptian and Near Eastern measurements, generally about 20.5–22.5 inches.
Furlong (US survey): A historical U.S. land surveying length unit equal to 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.
Unit Converter: A tool for converting quantities from one unit of measurement to another.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which ancient measurement does the long cubit relate to?

A variant of the foot used in colonial America

A larger type of cubit from Near Eastern and Egyptian traditions

A modern metric length standard

What is the US survey furlong equal to?

1000 meters

660 US survey feet

One mile exactly

Why might conversions from long cubits have limitations?

Because the long cubit varies historically in length

Because furlongs are metric units

Because long cubits are standardized worldwide

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