What is one rod (US survey) in feet?

One rod (US survey) is exactly 16.5 US survey feet.

How many rods make one furlong (US survey)?

There are 40 rods (US survey) in one furlong (US survey).

Where are these units commonly used?

These units appear in historic US land surveys, legal property descriptions, and in contexts like horse racing distances.

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

Learn how to easily convert length measurements from rod (US survey) to furlong (US survey). Understand the historical context and practical uses of these traditional surveying units.

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to Furlong (US survey) [fur] Conversion Table

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

This converter allows you to transform length values from rod (US survey) to furlong (US survey), two traditional units used historically in U.S. land surveying and cadastral measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in rod (US survey) you want to convert
Select rod (US survey) as your from-unit and furlong (US survey) as the to-unit
Click convert to see the equivalent length in furlong (US survey)
Use the results to interpret or report measurements in historical or surveying contexts

Key Features

Converts length from rod (US survey) to furlong (US survey) based on established conversion rates
Supports accurate interpretation of historical land and property descriptions
Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and selection
Useful for converting measurements on old maps, surveys, and legal documents

Examples

4 rods (US survey) equals 0.1 furlong (US survey)
20 rods (US survey) equals 0.5 furlong (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in legacy US cadastral surveys and deed descriptions
Converting old survey measurements for property boundary mapping
Translating historical land records into comparable modern units
Understanding traditional race distances and related customary measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the unit definitions in your source records before converting
Consider the historical context when applying converted measurements
Use the tool to compare and report land measurements consistently
Be aware of unit variations such as US survey foot differences when necessary

Limitations

Units are historical and non-SI, so modern use may favor metric units
Measurement precision can be affected by rounding and old record accuracy
Differences exist between US survey foot and international foot definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is one rod (US survey) in feet?: One rod (US survey) is exactly 16.5 US survey feet.
How many rods make one furlong (US survey)?: There are 40 rods (US survey) in one furlong (US survey).
Where are these units commonly used?: These units appear in historic US land surveys, legal property descriptions, and in contexts like horse racing distances.

Key Terminology

Rod (US survey) [rd]: A traditional surveying unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, used in land measurement and property descriptions.
Furlong (US survey) [fur]: A historical US surveying unit equal to 660 US survey feet or 40 rods, commonly used in cadastral surveys and traditional distance measurements.
US survey foot: A unit of length defined for land surveying in the United States, slightly different from the international foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many rods are in one furlong (US survey)?

16 rods

40 rods

100 rods

What is the exact length of one rod (US survey) in US survey feet?

16.5 feet

20 feet

10 feet

Which scenario is appropriate for converting rod to furlong?

Modern metric construction

Historical land deed interpretation

International shipping measurements

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