Furlongs (US survey) to Chains Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Furlongs (US survey) to the units of Chains.

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  1. Enter the input Furlongs (US survey) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Furlongs (US survey) into Chains in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Chains label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Chains value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Furlongs (US survey) to Chains?

The formula to convert given length from Furlongs (US survey) to Chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Furlongs (US survey)) / 0.09999980003900809

Substitute the given value of length in furlongs (us survey), i.e., Length(Furlongs (US survey)) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in chains, i.e., Length(Chains).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a historical survey mapped a land area of 5 furlongs (US survey).
Convert this distance from furlongs (US survey) to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in furlongs (us survey) is:

Length(Furlongs (US survey)) = 5

Formula:

The formula to convert length from furlongs (us survey) to chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Furlongs (US survey)) / 0.09999980003900809

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Furlongs (US survey)) = 5 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 5 / 0.09999980003900809

Length(Chains) = 50.0001

Final Answer:

Therefore, 5 fur is equal to 50.0001 ch.

The length is 50.0001 ch, in chains.

2

Consider that an old railroad line runs for 10 furlongs (US survey).
Convert this distance from furlongs (US survey) to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in furlongs (us survey) is:

Length(Furlongs (US survey)) = 10

Formula:

The formula to convert length from furlongs (us survey) to chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Furlongs (US survey)) / 0.09999980003900809

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Furlongs (US survey)) = 10 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 10 / 0.09999980003900809

Length(Chains) = 100.0002

Final Answer:

Therefore, 10 fur is equal to 100.0002 ch.

The length is 100.0002 ch, in chains.

Furlongs (US survey) to Chains Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Furlongs (US survey) to Chains.

Furlongs (US survey) (fur)Chains (ch)
0 fur0 ch
1 fur10 ch
2 fur20 ch
3 fur30.0001 ch
4 fur40.0001 ch
5 fur50.0001 ch
6 fur60.0001 ch
7 fur70.0001 ch
8 fur80.0002 ch
9 fur90.0002 ch
10 fur100.0002 ch
20 fur200.0004 ch
50 fur500.001 ch
100 fur1000.002 ch
1000 fur10000.02 ch
10000 fur100000.2 ch
100000 fur1000001.9996 ch

Furlongs (US survey)

A furlong (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture in the United States. One US survey furlong is equivalent to exactly 660 feet or approximately 201.168 meters.

The US survey furlong is defined as one-eighth of a US survey mile, providing a convenient measurement for distances used in surveying and land measurement.

Furlongs (US survey) are utilized in contexts such as land surveys, property measurement, and horse racing in the United States. The unit ensures consistency and accuracy in measuring shorter distances in these fields.

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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