What is a Russian archin?

It is an old Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, about 0.7112 metres, formerly used in trade and crafts.

A furlong is an imperial unit equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, historically representing a ploughed field length.

Why convert Russian archin to furlongs?

This helps interpret historical Russian measurements within British imperial contexts common in old land and sporting records.

How to Convert from Russian archin to Furlong [fur]

Easily convert lengths from the historic Russian archin unit to the imperial furlong measure. This tool assists with translating obsolete Russian measurements into furlongs for applications in historical research, land surveying, and more.

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Russian archin to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

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Russian archin to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
Russian archin	Furlong [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms lengths measured in the Russian archin, an old Russian unit, into furlongs, an imperial unit. It is designed for users working with historical documents, maps, and other records where these units are used.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in Russian archins
Select 'Russian archin' as the input unit and 'furlong' [fur] as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in furlongs
Use the converted value for interpreting historical records or measurements

Key Features

Simple conversion from Russian archin to furlong [fur]
Supports historical measurement translation
Browser-based and easy to use
Helpful for restoration and historical research
Accurately reflects unit definitions without calculations

Examples

10 Russian archins equals 0.035353535 furlong [fur]
50 Russian archins equals 0.176767675 furlong [fur]

Common Use Cases

Translating lengths in 18th and 19th-century Russian maps and documents
Restoring historic buildings and artifacts with original Russian archin measurements
Interpreting horse racing distances and property descriptions using furlongs
Studying old agricultural records and land surveys referencing furlongs

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historic context of measurements for best accuracy
Use converted values primarily in traditional or historical frameworks
Be aware of slight variations in the Russian archin size historically
Apply furlong measurements mainly within relevant sporting or land records

Limitations

Russian archin is an obsolete unit that varied in size historically
Conversion precision may be limited for older data
Furlong is uncommon outside of specific traditional and sporting fields
Not intended for modern scientific or everyday unit conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Russian archin?: It is an old Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, about 0.7112 metres, formerly used in trade and crafts.
What is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial unit equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, historically representing a ploughed field length.
Why convert Russian archin to furlongs?: This helps interpret historical Russian measurements within British imperial contexts common in old land and sporting records.

Key Terminology

Russian archin: An obsolete Russian length unit equal to 16 vershoks or 28 English inches, approximately 0.7112 metres.
Furlong (fur): An imperial length equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres; historically used in land measurement and horse racing.
Vershok: A traditional Russian unit of length; 16 vershoks equal one Russian archin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the Russian archin primarily used for in history?

Modern engineering measurements

Measuring cloth and textiles in pre-metric Russia

Calculating scientific distances

What is one common use of the furlong unit today?

Daily construction work

Distances in horse racing

Measuring fabric length

Why might precision be limited when converting Russian archin to furlongs?

Because furlong size varies historically

Due to variations in the Russian archin size

Because both units are metric

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