What is the reed unit used for?

The reed is an obsolete or regional length unit used historically in different cultures, mainly for land measurement and traditional contexts.

What contexts still use furlongs today?

Furlongs are mainly used today in horse racing, traditional land measurements, and some historical research.

Is the conversion between reed and furlong exact?

Due to regional variation in the reed length, the conversion is approximate and best suited for historical or comparative analysis.

How to Convert from Reed to Furlong [fur]

Convert length measurements from the historical unit reed to the imperial furlong (fur) using this online length unit converter. Ideal for decoding archaic land records and historical studies.

Reed

Furlong [fur]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Reed to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

Reed	Furlong [fur]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Reed to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
Reed	Furlong [fur]

Explore More Length Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool enables you to convert length values from the reed, an obsolete or regional unit, to the furlong (fur), a traditional imperial length unit. It helps contextualize and translate historical or regional measurements into a standardized form.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in reeds into the input field
Select reed as the 'from' unit and furlong [fur] as the 'to' unit
Click convert to get the equivalent length in furlongs
Use the result to interpret or analyze historical distances

Key Features

Converts from the historical reed unit to furlong (fur)
Supports understanding of archaic and regional length measurements
Provides direct conversion using a fixed algebraic relation
Browser-based and user-friendly interface

Examples

Convert 10 reeds by multiplying 10 × 0.0136363636 to get 0.136363636 furlong
Convert 50 reeds by multiplying 50 × 0.0136363636 to get 0.68181818 furlong

Common Use Cases

Interpreting old land records, deeds, and maps using archaic units
Historical and legal research involving regional length units
Ethnographic and archaeological investigations of traditional measures
Descriptions of racecourse distances and horse racing parameters

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check locality when working with reed measurements due to regional variation
Use the furlong unit mainly for historical, agricultural, or sporting contexts
Consider the historical nature of these units to avoid confusion with modern measurements

Limitations

Reed values vary by region and historical period, which can cause approximation
Furlong is less common in modern scientific or engineering measurements
Ambiguity in the reed's exact length may affect precision of conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reed unit used for?: The reed is an obsolete or regional length unit used historically in different cultures, mainly for land measurement and traditional contexts.
What contexts still use furlongs today?: Furlongs are mainly used today in horse racing, traditional land measurements, and some historical research.
Is the conversion between reed and furlong exact?: Due to regional variation in the reed length, the conversion is approximate and best suited for historical or comparative analysis.

Key Terminology

Reed: An obsolete or regional length unit historically used based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, varying by locality and time period.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 1/8 of a mile, traditionally representing the length of a furrow in a ploughed field.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a reed?

A modern metric unit

An obsolete or regional unit of length

A unit of weight

In which context is the furlong most commonly used today?

Horse racing and racecourse descriptions

Electronic engineering

Computer data measurement

What is a key limitation of converting from reed to furlong?

The furlong measurement is not standardized

The reed’s length varies regionally and historically

The conversion formula changes daily

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Flow Molar Units Converter