Why use US survey mile instead of a standard mile?

The US survey mile is specific to surveying and mapping in the US to remain consistent with historical cadastral and geodetic data, differing slightly from the international mile.

How many furlongs equal one mile (US survey)?

One US survey mile is exactly equal to eight US survey furlongs.

Can this converter be used for racing distances?

Yes, the furlong unit is traditionally used in horse racing distances and this tool helps convert from the mile to furlong units.

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

Learn how to convert lengths from Mile (US survey) to Furlong (US survey) using exact historical unit relationships important for surveying and land description.

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

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

This converter helps you change measurements from the US survey mile unit to the US survey furlong unit. Both are traditional units used primarily in surveying, mapping, and historical land descriptions in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in Mile (US survey)
Select Mile (US survey) as the input unit
Choose Furlong (US survey) as the output unit
Submit to see the equivalent length in furlongs

Key Features

Converts length values from Mile (US survey) to Furlong (US survey)
Uses exact legacy unit definitions based on US survey feet
Supports understanding of cadastral and geodetic survey measurements
Useful for interpreting older maps, property records, and race distances

Examples

1 Mile (US survey) equals 8 Furlong (US survey)
2.5 Mile (US survey) equals 20 Furlong (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Describing parcel boundaries in historical land surveys and property descriptions
Interpreting and converting distances from older maps and cadastral records
Reporting traditional horse racing distances using customary units
Maintaining consistency in geodetic control and State Plane Coordinate System data

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for legacy surveying references to preserve accuracy
Verify unit definitions when converting to metric units for legal purposes
Refer to historical documents to confirm measurement contexts
Ensure correct input of US survey mile values for precise conversion

Limitations

The US survey mile and furlong are legacy units that may not perfectly align with modern metric standards
Care is required to maintain historical and legal accuracy when converting to metric units
This converter focuses only on US survey mile to furlong conversion and excludes other units

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use US survey mile instead of a standard mile?: The US survey mile is specific to surveying and mapping in the US to remain consistent with historical cadastral and geodetic data, differing slightly from the international mile.
How many furlongs equal one mile (US survey)?: One US survey mile is exactly equal to eight US survey furlongs.
Can this converter be used for racing distances?: Yes, the furlong unit is traditionally used in horse racing distances and this tool helps convert from the mile to furlong units.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey) [mi]: A unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet used in US surveying and mapping for historical consistency.
Furlong (US survey) [fur]: A historical unit of length equal to 660 US survey feet or 1/8 of a US survey mile, used in US surveying and horse racing.
US survey foot: A unit of length defined as 1,200/3,937 metres used as the basis for US survey mile and furlong units.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many furlongs are in one US survey mile?

10 furlongs

8 furlongs

5 furlongs

What is a key use of US survey mile and furlong units?

Cooking measurements

Land surveying and cadastral mapping

Scientific laboratory measurements

Why is this conversion important?

To measure international air distances

To maintain consistency with historical land surveys

To convert metric measurements to US customary units

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