Convert fathom (US survey) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Furlong
1 fath (US) = 0.00909092727272727 fur
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to fur:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.00909092727272727 fur = 0.136363909090909 fur
Fathom (Us Survey) to Furlong Conversion Table
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Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
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.