Convert chain to furlong
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Furlong
1 ch = 0.1 fur
Example: convert 15 ch to fur:
15 ch = 15 × 0.1 fur = 1.5 fur
Chain to Furlong Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.