Convert chain to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to chain.
1 ch = 0.0999998 fur (US). To convert chain to furlong (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0999998; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur (US) = 10.00002 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 = 0.0999998 fur (US)
- 1 fur (US) = 10.00002 ch
- 10 ch = 0.999998 fur (US)
- 100 ch = 9.99998 fur (US)
How to Convert Chain to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 ch = 0.0999998000000023 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to fur (US):
15 ch = 15 × 0.0999998000000023 fur (US) = 1.49999700000003 fur (US)
Chain to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| chain | furlong (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.0999998 fur (US) |
| 2 ch | 0.1999996 fur (US) |
| 3 ch | 0.2999994 fur (US) |
| 5 ch | 0.499999 fur (US) |
| 10 ch | 0.999998 fur (US) |
| 20 ch | 1.999996 fur (US) |
| 50 ch | 4.99999 fur (US) |
| 100 ch | 9.99998 fur (US) |
| 500 ch | 49.9999 fur (US) |
| 1000 ch | 99.9998 fur (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in furlong (US survey)?
1 chain (ch) = 0.0999998 furlong (US survey) (fur (US)).
How do you convert chain to furlong (US survey)?
Multiply the chain value by 0.0999998. For example, 25 ch × 0.0999998 = 2.499995 fur (US).
What is 10 chain in furlong (US survey)?
10 ch = 0.999998 fur (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the furlong (US survey)?
The furlong (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.0999998 fur (US).