Convert Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) to Furlong (fur) instantly.
Foot (US Survey) to Furlong conversion
1 Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) = 0.0015151545 Furlong (fur). To convert Foot (US Survey) to Furlong, multiply the value by 0.0015151545.
| Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) | Furlong (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0015151545 |
| 2 | 0.0030303091 |
| 5 | 0.0075757727 |
| 10 | 0.015151545 |
| 25 | 0.037878864 |
| 50 | 0.075757727 |
| 100 | 0.15151545 |
| 1000 | 1.5151545 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Furlong are in one Foot (US Survey)?
One Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) equals 0.0015151545 Furlong (fur).
How do I convert Foot (US Survey) to Furlong?
To convert Foot (US Survey) to Furlong, multiply the value by 0.0015151545.
What is 10 Foot (US Survey) in Furlong?
10 Foot (US Survey) = 0.015151545 Furlong.
About these units
Foot (US Survey) (ft (US))
The US Survey Foot is a standardized version of the foot, defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (~0.30480061 m). It was adopted to maintain continuity with older surveying records when converting to the metric system. Surveyors, engineers, and geographers in the United States used this unit for mapping, cadastral surveys, and infrastructure projects. Its slight difference from the international foot allows historical survey data to align accurately with modern geodetic coordinates. Although the international foot is now more common, the US survey foot remains relevant for interpreting historical survey data and legal property boundaries.
Furlong (fur)
A furlong, equal to 10 chains or 660 feet, originated as the distance a team of oxen could plow before needing rest. Its name derives from "furrow-long," indicating the length of a typical plowed furrow in medieval agriculture. This agricultural basis linked the furlong to the acre: a rectangle one furlong long and one chain wide equaled one acre in area. Today, the furlong is most notably used in horse racing, where race distances are often measured in furlongs rather than miles. This tradition reflects both the unit's historical importance and its suitability for describing moderate distances. While archaic in most contexts, the furlong remains a culturally iconic measure that connects modern sports to medieval agricultural practices.