Convert furlong to chain
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to furlong.
1 fur = 10 ch. To convert furlong to chain, multiply the value by 10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.1 fur). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fur = 10 ch
- 1 ch = 0.1 fur
- 10 fur = 100 ch
- 100 fur = 1000 ch
How to Convert Furlong to Chain
1 fur = 10 ch
Example: convert 15 fur to ch:
15 fur = 15 × 10 ch = 150 ch
Furlong to Chain Conversion Table
| furlong | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 10 ch |
| 2 fur | 20 ch |
| 3 fur | 30 ch |
| 5 fur | 50 ch |
| 10 fur | 100 ch |
| 20 fur | 200 ch |
| 50 fur | 500 ch |
| 100 fur | 1000 ch |
| 500 fur | 5000 ch |
| 1000 fur | 10000 ch |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in chain?
1 furlong (fur) = 10 chain (ch).
How do you convert furlong to chain?
Multiply the furlong value by 10. For example, 25 fur × 10 = 250 ch.
What is 10 furlong in chain?
10 fur = 100 ch.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the chain?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 10 ch.