Convert yard to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 yd = 0.00454544545454556 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 yd to fur (US):
15 yd = 15 × 0.00454544545454556 fur (US) = 0.0681816818181834 fur (US)
Yard to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.