Convert Chain to Furlong

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Conversion Formula:

fur = ch × 0.1

Convert Chain to Furlong (ch to fur) instantly with accurate, readable results.

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Chain - traditional surveying length unit

Chain is a historical unit used in land surveying, specifically Gunter’s chain. Used on cadastral maps and by railways and surveyors across the English-speaking world.

  • Symbols: ch (common)
  • System: Imperial/US customary (historic surveying)
  • Exact relations: 1 chain = 66 ft = 22 yd = 4 rods = 100 links = 1/80 mile; 10 chains = 1 furlong
  • Metric equivalents: 1 chain = 20.1168 m (exact)
  • Typical examples: UK railway distances recorded in miles and chains; a cricket pitch length is 1 chain (22 yd)
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Furlong (fur) - traditional length unit

Furlong is an Imperial/US customary unit historically used in surveying and still common in horse racing. Used as one-eighth of a mile and equal to ten chains.

  • Symbol: fur (also seen as f)
  • System: Imperial/US customary
  • Exact relations: 1 fur = 220 yd = 660 ft = 10 chains = 40 rods = 1/8 mi
  • Metric equivalents: 1 fur = 201.168 m = 0.201168 km (exact)
  • Typical examples: flat horse races (e.g., 5f, 6f, 7f); historical field/survey lengths