What is a perch in length measurement?

A perch is a historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, primarily used in older surveying and land measurement.

How is a furlong defined?

A furlong is a length unit equal to 220 yards, 660 feet, or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and historical land measurements.

Why convert perch to furlong?

Conversion helps interpret older land measurement units and align them with larger traditional units found in historical and sporting contexts.

How to Convert from Perch to Furlong [fur]

Easily convert units of length from perch to furlong using our straightforward online tool. Understand the historical significance and practical applications of these measurements.

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Perch to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates length values from perch, an historical unit mostly used in land surveying, to furlong, a traditional measure often found in horse racing and old property descriptions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in perch units you want to convert
Select perch as the from unit and furlong [fur] as the to unit
Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent furlong value
Use the output to assist with interpreting historical or sporting measurements

Key Features

Converts length measurements from perch to furlong accurately based on established historical units
Supports understanding of old surveying and land measurement records
Browser-based, user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Provides concrete examples for easy comprehension

Examples

4 Perches converts to 0.1 Furlong [fur]
20 Perches converts to 0.5 Furlong [fur]

Common Use Cases

Decoding land dimensions in historical property deeds and boundary records
Translating old surveying data into larger traditional units like furlongs
Analyzing race distances or historical maps in agricultural and horse racing contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of historical measurements due to regional or temporal differences
Use the tool to compare and align old surveying data with familiar length units
Cross-check results when working with obsolete or inconsistent records for accuracy

Limitations

Perch is an outdated unit, so rounding or historical variations may affect precision
Conversion results should be carefully validated for use in legal or technical applications
Regional differences in unit definitions might require additional confirmation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a perch in length measurement?: A perch is a historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, primarily used in older surveying and land measurement.
How is a furlong defined?: A furlong is a length unit equal to 220 yards, 660 feet, or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and historical land measurements.
Why convert perch to furlong?: Conversion helps interpret older land measurement units and align them with larger traditional units found in historical and sporting contexts.

Key Terminology

Perch: An historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used mainly in old land surveying.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial/US customary unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length in furlong equals 4 perches?

0.1 furlong

0.4 furlong

1 furlong

Which unit is equivalent to 16.5 feet?

Furlong

Perch

Yard

In what context is furlong still commonly used?

Horse racing

Modern engineering

Space measurement

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