Convert furlong (US survey) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert furlong (US survey) [fur (US)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to furlong (US survey).
How to Convert Furlong (Us Survey) to Handbreadth
1 fur (US) = 2640.0052800105 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 fur (US) to handbreadth:
15 fur (US) = 15 × 2640.0052800105 handbreadth = 39600.0792001575 handbreadth
Furlong (Us Survey) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong 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 furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.