Convert Pole to Furlong

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Conversion Formula:

fur = pole × 0.025

Convert Pole to Furlong (pole to fur) instantly with accurate, readable results.

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Pole (also rod or perch) - traditional surveying length

Pole is a historical Imperial/US surveying unit equal to 16.5 feet. Used in land measurement, parcel descriptions, and traditional fencing

  • Symbols: rd (rod), p (perch); no standard symbol for “pole”
  • System: Imperial/US customary (historic surveying)
  • Exact relations: 1 pole = 16.5 ft = 5.5 yd = 1/4 chain = 25 links = 1/320 mi
  • Metric equivalents: 1 pole = 5.0292 m (exact)
  • Typical examples: fence runs; plot dimensions in old deeds (e.g., “4 poles 3 links”)
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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