What is a mile (US survey)?

The mile (US survey) is a length unit exactly equal to 5,280 US survey feet, used primarily in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical data in the United States.

How many furlongs are in one mile (US survey)?

One mile (US survey) is equal to 8.000016 furlongs according to the exact conversion rate used in this tool.

Where is the furlong still used?

Furlongs are mainly used in specific traditional areas like horse racing distances and historical land measurements.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from mile (US survey) to furlong using an easy online conversion tool ideal for surveying, historical record interpretation, and equestrian distances.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate lengths from mile (US survey) units into furlongs, enabling accurate conversions for applications in surveying, mapping, historical land measurement, and horse racing distances.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in mile (US survey) you want to convert
Select the target unit as furlong from the options
Click convert to see the equivalent furlong value
Use results to aid in surveying, historical research, or sporting distance analysis

Key Features

Converts between mile (US survey) and furlong units with exact conversion rate
Ideal for cadastral surveys, historical property records, and equestrian race measurements
Browser-based and easy to use with instant results
Supports legacy measurement interpretations for maps, plats, and legal documents

Examples

2 miles (US survey) equals 16.000032 furlongs
0.5 mile (US survey) converts to 4.000008 furlongs

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances on older maps and surveys using legacy units
Legal property descriptions involving historical measurement standards
Converting distances in horse racing and racecourse layout descriptions
Translating geodetic control datasets referencing US survey measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the use of US survey mile to match historical or cadastral data
Use this conversion for traditional and sporting contexts involving furlongs
Cross-check with original documents when high precision is required
Be aware of the distinctions between US survey mile and international mile

Limitations

Furlong is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering applications
US survey mile slightly differs from the international mile which may affect results
Rounding in legacy measurements can introduce minor inaccuracies
Conversion is best suited for legal, historical, and traditional contexts rather than precision engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mile (US survey)?: The mile (US survey) is a length unit exactly equal to 5,280 US survey feet, used primarily in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical data in the United States.
How many furlongs are in one mile (US survey)?: One mile (US survey) is equal to 8.000016 furlongs according to the exact conversion rate used in this tool.
Where is the furlong still used?: Furlongs are mainly used in specific traditional areas like horse racing distances and historical land measurements.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey): A unit of length exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used mainly in US surveying to maintain consistency with historical data.
Furlong: An imperial/US customary length unit equal to 220 yards or 1/8 of a statute mile, traditionally representing a furrow’s length in ploughed fields.
Cadastral Survey: The surveying and mapping of land parcels to define property boundaries, often using legacy measurement units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact conversion rate from mile (US survey) to furlong?

1 mile = 10 furlongs

1 mile = 8.000016 furlongs

1 mile = 7.5 furlongs

In which contexts is the mile (US survey) primarily used?

Modern engineering only

Surveying and historical mapping

Cooking measurements

What is a common use case for furlong measurements today?

Horse racing distances

International shipping

Digital data storage

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