Convert furlong to mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to mile (US survey) [mi (survey)], or Convert mile (US survey) to furlong.
1 fur = 0.12499975 mi (survey). To convert furlong to mile (US survey), multiply the value by 0.12499975; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi (survey) = 8.00001600003 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 = 0.12499975 mi (survey)
- 1 mi (survey) = 8.00001600003 fur
- 10 fur = 1.2499975 mi (survey)
- 100 fur = 12.499975 mi (survey)
How to Convert Furlong to Mile (Us Survey)
1 fur = 0.124999750000003 mi (survey)
Example: convert 15 fur to mi (survey):
15 fur = 15 × 0.124999750000003 mi (survey) = 1.87499625000004 mi (survey)
Furlong to Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| furlong | mile (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.12499975 mi (survey) |
| 2 fur | 0.2499995 mi (survey) |
| 3 fur | 0.37499925 mi (survey) |
| 5 fur | 0.62499875 mi (survey) |
| 10 fur | 1.2499975 mi (survey) |
| 20 fur | 2.499995 mi (survey) |
| 50 fur | 6.2499875 mi (survey) |
| 100 fur | 12.499975 mi (survey) |
| 500 fur | 62.499875 mi (survey) |
| 1000 fur | 124.99975 mi (survey) |
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.
Mile (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. This made the U.S. survey mile slightly longer than the international mile. The use of the survey foot was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey mile was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in mile (US survey)?
1 furlong (fur) = 0.12499975 mile (US survey) (mi (survey)).
How do you convert furlong to mile (US survey)?
Multiply the furlong value by 0.12499975. For example, 25 fur × 0.12499975 = 3.12499375 mi (survey).
What is 10 furlong in mile (US survey)?
10 fur = 1.2499975 mi (survey).
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the mile (US survey)?
The mile (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fur equals only 0.12499975 mi (survey).