What is a reed as a unit of length?

A reed is an obsolete or regional unit historically used in various cultures, based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, with values that varied by locality and time period.

How is a furlong (US survey) defined?

The furlong (US survey) is a historical surveying unit equivalent to 660 US survey feet, or 1/8 of a US survey mile, traditionally used in the United States for land measurements.

Why convert from reed to furlong (US survey)?

Converting from reed to furlong (US survey) helps relate archaic or regional measurements to a standardized historical surveying unit, facilitating analysis of old land descriptions and archaeological data.

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

Learn how to convert length measurements from reed, a historical and regional unit, to furlong (US survey), a traditional surveying unit used in the United States. This tool simplifies interpreting old land records, maps, and ethnographic data.

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Reed to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

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

This converter helps transform measurements from reed, an obsolete or regional length unit used historically in various cultures, into furlong (US survey), a historical unit commonly used in American land surveying. It supports users in making sense of traditional and archaeological measurements by relating them to a more standardized surveying unit.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in reeds that you want to convert
Select reed as the original unit and furlong (US survey) as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent furlong (US survey) value
Review the converted value to assist in historical research or survey analysis

Key Features

Converts length values from reed to furlong (US survey)
Supports historical and regional measurement interpretations
Facilitates understanding of cadastral surveys and land descriptions
Browser-based and easy to use for researchers and legal professionals
Provides clear examples of unit conversion results

Examples

10 Reeds equals approximately 0.136363364 Furlongs (US survey)
50 Reeds converts to about 0.68181682 Furlongs (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting old land records and deeds featuring traditional length units
Analyzing cadastral survey data and legal property boundaries in the U.S.
Supporting archaeological or ethnographic studies involving archaic measurements
Translating historical maps and survey information into modern terms
Understanding traditional race distances and customary units history

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the local historical definition of reed for accurate conversions
Use this conversion to complement metric or modern US customary units
Cross-check converted results with original documents when possible
Apply the tool for research, legal analysis, and cultural studies requiring length conversions
Keep in mind the context of measurement systems when interpreting results

Limitations

The reed’s exact value varies by locality and historical period, affecting precision
Furlong (US survey) is a non-SI unit and less common in current measurement standards
Some modern applications may not support these traditional units fully
Conversion accuracy depends on consistent definitions of both units used

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reed as a unit of length?: A reed is an obsolete or regional unit historically used in various cultures, based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, with values that varied by locality and time period.
How is a furlong (US survey) defined?: The furlong (US survey) is a historical surveying unit equivalent to 660 US survey feet, or 1/8 of a US survey mile, traditionally used in the United States for land measurements.
Why convert from reed to furlong (US survey)?: Converting from reed to furlong (US survey) helps relate archaic or regional measurements to a standardized historical surveying unit, facilitating analysis of old land descriptions and archaeological data.

Key Terminology

Reed: An obsolete or regional unit of length, historically based on the length of a reed plant or measuring rod, with varying values according to location and time.
Furlong (US survey): A historical non-SI length unit used in US land surveying, defined as 660 US survey feet or one-eighth of a US survey mile.
Cadastral Survey: A detailed survey of land boundaries used for legal and property descriptions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit 'reed' typically represent?

A modern metric length unit

An obsolete or regional unit of length based on a reed plant or rod

A standardized US customary unit

The furlong (US survey) is defined as:

Exactly 660 US survey feet, equal to 1/8 of a US survey mile

A metric unit used globally

A variable local length without fixed definition

Why is it important to confirm the local reed definition?

Because the reed’s length varies historically and regionally

Because it is a metric unit

Because furlongs change with location

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