Chains to Furlongs (ch to fur)

Metric Conversions.

Furlongs to Chains (Swap units)

1ch = 0.1fur

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Chains to Furlongs conversion formula

Furlongs = Chains / 10

Chains to Furlongs calculation

Furlongs = Chains / 10

Furlongs = 1 / 10

Furlongs = 0.1

How do I convert Chains to Furlongs?

Both chains and furlongs are units of length commonly used in land surveying and measuring distances in agriculture. A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters. It is often used to measure land area, especially in the United States. On the other hand, a furlong is a unit of length equal to 660 feet or 201.168 meters. It is commonly used in horse racing and is derived from the Old English word "furh" meaning furrow or plowed land.

To convert chains to furlongs, you need to divide the number of chains by 10. This is because there are 10 chains in a furlong. For example, if you have 30 chains, you would divide 30 by 10 to get 3 furlongs. Similarly, if you have 150 chains, dividing by 10 would give you 15 furlongs.

What is a chain?

The chain is a unit of length measurement commonly used in surveying and land measurement. It is primarily used in countries that follow the imperial system of measurement, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. One chain is equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters. It is further divided into 100 links, with each link measuring 0.66 feet or 7.92 inches.

The chain was historically used for measuring large areas of land, such as farms or estates. Surveyors would use chains to measure distances between points and establish boundaries. The use of chains allowed for more accurate measurements compared to other methods available at the time. Today, the chain is still used in some specialized fields, such as civil engineering and land surveying, although it has been largely replaced by more modern and precise measurement tools like GPS.

What is a furlong?

A furlong is a unit of measurement commonly used in the imperial system, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is primarily used to measure distances, especially in horse racing and agriculture. One furlong is equivalent to 220 yards or 660 feet, which is approximately 201.168 meters.

The origin of the term "furlong" can be traced back to Old English, where "furh" meant "furrow" and "lang" meant "long." This reflects the historical use of furlongs in measuring the length of a furrow in agricultural fields. In horse racing, furlongs are used to measure the distance between the starting point and the finish line. A racecourse typically consists of multiple furlongs, with the most common distances being 5 furlongs (5/8 of a mile) and 10 furlongs (1 mile).

While the use of furlongs has declined in everyday life, it still holds significance in certain fields. For example, in the United Kingdom, road signs often display distances in miles and furlongs, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, furlongs are occasionally used in land surveying and in some sports, such as rowing and track cycling. Overall, the furlong remains an interesting and historical unit of measurement that continues to have relevance in specific contexts.

 

Chains to Furlongs table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Chains
Furlongs
0ch
0.00000fur
1ch
0.10000fur
2ch
0.20000fur
3ch
0.30000fur
4ch
0.40000fur
5ch
0.50000fur
6ch
0.60000fur
7ch
0.70000fur
8ch
0.80000fur
9ch
0.90000fur
10ch
1.00000fur
11ch
1.10000fur
12ch
1.20000fur
13ch
1.30000fur
14ch
1.40000fur
15ch
1.50000fur
16ch
1.60000fur
17ch
1.70000fur
18ch
1.80000fur
19ch
1.90000fur
20ch
2.00000fur
21ch
2.10000fur
22ch
2.20000fur
23ch
2.30000fur
24ch
2.40000fur
25ch
2.50000fur
26ch
2.60000fur
27ch
2.70000fur
28ch
2.80000fur
29ch
2.90000fur
30ch
3.00000fur
31ch
3.10000fur
32ch
3.20000fur
33ch
3.30000fur
34ch
3.40000fur
35ch
3.50000fur
36ch
3.60000fur
37ch
3.70000fur
38ch
3.80000fur
39ch
3.90000fur
40ch
4.00000fur
41ch
4.10000fur
42ch
4.20000fur
43ch
4.30000fur
44ch
4.40000fur
45ch
4.50000fur
46ch
4.60000fur
47ch
4.70000fur
48ch
4.80000fur
49ch
4.90000fur
50ch
5.00000fur
51ch
5.10000fur
52ch
5.20000fur
53ch
5.30000fur
54ch
5.40000fur
55ch
5.50000fur
56ch
5.60000fur
57ch
5.70000fur
58ch
5.80000fur
59ch
5.90000fur
60ch
6.00000fur
61ch
6.10000fur
62ch
6.20000fur
63ch
6.30000fur
64ch
6.40000fur
65ch
6.50000fur
66ch
6.60000fur
67ch
6.70000fur
68ch
6.80000fur
69ch
6.90000fur
70ch
7.00000fur
71ch
7.10000fur
72ch
7.20000fur
73ch
7.30000fur
74ch
7.40000fur
75ch
7.50000fur
76ch
7.60000fur
77ch
7.70000fur
78ch
7.80000fur
79ch
7.90000fur
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