Convert furlong to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to furlong.
1 fur = 9.99997999999 ch (US). To convert furlong to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 9.99997999999; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 0.1000002 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 = 9.99997999999 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 0.1000002 fur
- 10 fur = 99.9997999999 ch (US)
- 100 fur = 999.997999999 ch (US)
How to Convert Furlong to Chain (Us Survey)
1 fur = 9.99997999999029 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 fur to ch (US):
15 fur = 15 × 9.99997999999029 ch (US) = 149.999699999854 ch (US)
Furlong to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| furlong | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 9.99997999999 ch (US) |
| 2 fur | 19.99996 ch (US) |
| 3 fur | 29.99994 ch (US) |
| 5 fur | 49.9999 ch (US) |
| 10 fur | 99.9997999999 ch (US) |
| 20 fur | 199.9996 ch (US) |
| 50 fur | 499.999 ch (US) |
| 100 fur | 999.997999999 ch (US) |
| 500 fur | 4999.99 ch (US) |
| 1000 fur | 9999.97999999 ch (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in chain (US survey)?
1 furlong (fur) = 9.99997999999 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert furlong to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the furlong value by 9.99997999999. For example, 25 fur × 9.99997999999 = 249.9995 ch (US).
What is 10 furlong in chain (US survey)?
10 fur = 99.9997999999 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the chain (US survey)?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 9.99997999999 ch (US).