Convert chain (US survey) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 0.1000002 fur. To convert chain (US survey) to furlong, multiply the value by 0.1000002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 9.99997999999 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 0.1000002 fur
- 1 fur = 9.99997999999 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 1.000002 fur
- 100 ch (US) = 10.00002 fur
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Furlong
1 ch (US) = 0.100000200000497 fur
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to fur:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 0.100000200000497 fur = 1.50000300000746 fur
Chain (Us Survey) to Furlong Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 0.1000002 fur |
| 2 ch (US) | 0.200000400001 fur |
| 3 ch (US) | 0.300000600001 fur |
| 5 ch (US) | 0.500001000002 fur |
| 10 ch (US) | 1.000002 fur |
| 20 ch (US) | 2.00000400001 fur |
| 50 ch (US) | 5.00001000002 fur |
| 100 ch (US) | 10.00002 fur |
| 500 ch (US) | 50.0001000002 fur |
| 1000 ch (US) | 100.0002 fur |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain 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 chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 (US survey) in furlong?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 0.1000002 furlong (fur).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to furlong?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 0.1000002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 0.1000002 = 2.50000500001 fur.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in furlong?
10 ch (US) = 1.000002 fur.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) equals only 0.1000002 fur.