What is a Roman mile?

The Roman mile is an ancient unit defined as 1,000 double steps or 5,000 Roman feet, used historically for distance measurement in Roman times.

What is the US survey furlong used for?

The US survey furlong is a historical unit mainly used in U.S. land surveying, describing parcel boundaries, and reporting traditional race distances.

Why convert from Roman miles to furlongs?

Converting helps interpret and compare ancient Roman distance records with units used in historical U.S. surveying and mapping.

How to Convert from Mile (Roman) to Furlong (US survey) [fur]

Easily convert length measurements from the ancient Roman mile to the US survey furlong using our online converter. Ideal for historical research, land surveying, and map interpretation.

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Mile (Roman) to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

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

This converter enables you to transform length values from the Roman mile, an ancient unit of distance, into furlongs used historically in U.S. surveying. It supports archaeological, historical, and surveying projects requiring the comparison of Roman-era and U.S. customary measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Roman miles you wish to convert
Select 'mile (Roman)' as the from-unit and 'furlong (US survey) [fur]' as the to-unit
Submit the input to view the converted value in furlongs
Use the conversion results for analysis in historical, archaeological, or surveying contexts

Key Features

Converts Roman mile units to US survey furlongs accurately
Provides a clear conversion formula for reference
Includes contextual uses for archaeology, land surveying, and historical research
Browser-based tool accessible anytime without installation
Supports interpretation of historical maps and survey records

Examples

1 mile (Roman) equals approximately 7.356 furlong (US survey)
3 miles (Roman) convert to about 22.068 furlong (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Converting distances from Roman itineraries for historical mapping
Archaeological surveying and reconstruction of Roman roads and land divisions
Translating U.S. cadastral surveys and legal land descriptions using furlongs
Analyzing historical maps and deeds with traditional length units
Reporting traditional horse racing distances using furlongs

Tips & Best Practices

Verify original measurement context to select appropriate units
Use the tool for comparative historical and land surveying research
Consider the historical definitions and regional variations of units
Refer to the provided conversion formula for manual verification
Apply results cautiously in legal or precise technical applications due to unit differences

Limitations

Both Roman mile and US survey furlong are historical units with slight definitional variations
Conversion involves approximate equivalence due to differing base unit standards
Neither unit is part of the modern SI measurement system
Use is primarily limited to historical, archaeological, and specialized survey contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Roman mile?: The Roman mile is an ancient unit defined as 1,000 double steps or 5,000 Roman feet, used historically for distance measurement in Roman times.
What is the US survey furlong used for?: The US survey furlong is a historical unit mainly used in U.S. land surveying, describing parcel boundaries, and reporting traditional race distances.
Why convert from Roman miles to furlongs?: Converting helps interpret and compare ancient Roman distance records with units used in historical U.S. surveying and mapping.

Key Terminology

Mile (Roman): An ancient Roman length unit equal to 1,000 double steps or 5,000 Roman feet, used for measuring distances such as on Roman roads.
Furlong (US survey): A historical US unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet, used in land surveying and traditional race distances.
Conversion rate: The numerical factor used to transform a measurement from one unit to another, here 1 Mile (Roman) equals approximately 7.356 furlongs (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the Roman mile based on?

1000 single steps

1000 double steps (passus)

5000 modern feet

How many furlongs (US survey) equal one Roman mile?

About 5 furlongs

About 7.36 furlongs

About 10 furlongs

Which context is NOT a typical use of this converter?

Archaeological road reconstruction

Modern SI unit measurements

Historical land surveying

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