Convert furlong (US survey) to chain
Please provide values below to convert furlong (US survey) [fur (US)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to furlong (US survey).
1 fur (US) = 10.00002 ch. To convert furlong (US survey) to chain, multiply the value by 10.00002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.0999998 fur (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 fur (US) = 10.00002 ch
- 1 ch = 0.0999998 fur (US)
- 10 fur (US) = 100.0002 ch
- 100 fur (US) = 1000.002 ch
How to Convert Furlong (Us Survey) to Chain
1 fur (US) = 10.0000200000398 ch
Example: convert 15 fur (US) to ch:
15 fur (US) = 15 × 10.0000200000398 ch = 150.000300000596 ch
Furlong (Us Survey) to Chain Conversion Table
| furlong (US survey) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 fur (US) | 10.00002 ch |
| 2 fur (US) | 20.0000400001 ch |
| 3 fur (US) | 30.0000600001 ch |
| 5 fur (US) | 50.0001000002 ch |
| 10 fur (US) | 100.0002 ch |
| 20 fur (US) | 200.000400001 ch |
| 50 fur (US) | 500.001000002 ch |
| 100 fur (US) | 1000.002 ch |
| 500 fur (US) | 5000.01000002 ch |
| 1000 fur (US) | 10000.02 ch |
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.
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 (US survey) in chain?
1 furlong (US survey) (fur (US)) = 10.00002 chain (ch).
How do you convert furlong (US survey) to chain?
Multiply the furlong (US survey) value by 10.00002. For example, 25 fur (US) × 10.00002 = 250.000500001 ch.
What is 10 furlong (US survey) in chain?
10 fur (US) = 100.0002 ch.
Which unit is larger, the furlong (US survey) or the chain?
The furlong (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fur (US) = 10.00002 ch.