Convert chain to furlong
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to chain.
1 ch = 0.1 fur. To convert chain to furlong, multiply the value by 0.1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 10 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 0.1 fur
- 1 fur = 10 ch
- 10 ch = 1 fur
- 100 ch = 10 fur
How to Convert Chain to Furlong
1 ch = 0.1 fur
Example: convert 15 ch to fur:
15 ch = 15 × 0.1 fur = 1.5 fur
Chain to Furlong Conversion Table
| chain | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.1 fur |
| 2 ch | 0.2 fur |
| 3 ch | 0.3 fur |
| 5 ch | 0.5 fur |
| 10 ch | 1 fur |
| 20 ch | 2 fur |
| 50 ch | 5 fur |
| 100 ch | 10 fur |
| 500 ch | 50 fur |
| 1000 ch | 100 fur |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in furlong?
1 chain (ch) = 0.1 furlong (fur).
How do you convert chain to furlong?
Multiply the chain value by 0.1. For example, 25 ch × 0.1 = 2.5 fur.
What is 10 chain in furlong?
10 ch = 1 fur.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.1 fur.