Convert dekameter to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to dekameter.
1 dam = 0.0497095959596 fur (US). To convert dekameter to furlong (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0497095959596; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur (US) = 20.1168402337 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 0.0497095959596 fur (US)
- 1 fur (US) = 20.1168402337 dam
- 10 dam = 0.497095959596 fur (US)
- 100 dam = 4.97095959596 fur (US)
How to Convert Dekameter to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 dam = 0.0497095959595971 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 dam to fur (US):
15 dam = 15 × 0.0497095959595971 fur (US) = 0.745643939393957 fur (US)
Dekameter to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| dekameter | furlong (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.0497095959596 fur (US) |
| 2 dam | 0.0994191919192 fur (US) |
| 3 dam | 0.149128787879 fur (US) |
| 5 dam | 0.248547979798 fur (US) |
| 10 dam | 0.497095959596 fur (US) |
| 20 dam | 0.994191919192 fur (US) |
| 50 dam | 2.48547979798 fur (US) |
| 100 dam | 4.97095959596 fur (US) |
| 500 dam | 24.8547979798 fur (US) |
| 1000 dam | 49.7095959596 fur (US) |
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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 dekameter in furlong (US survey)?
1 dekameter (dam) = 0.0497095959596 furlong (US survey) (fur (US)).
How do you convert dekameter to furlong (US survey)?
Multiply the dekameter value by 0.0497095959596. For example, 25 dam × 0.0497095959596 = 1.24273989899 fur (US).
What is 10 dekameter in furlong (US survey)?
10 dam = 0.497095959596 fur (US).
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the furlong (US survey)?
The furlong (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 dam equals only 0.0497095959596 fur (US).