Convert fingerbreadth to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 fingerbreadth = 9.46967803030325e-05 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to fur (US):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 9.46967803030325e-05 fur (US) = 0.00142045170454549 fur (US)
Fingerbreadth to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.