Convert handbreadth to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.00037878712121213 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to fur (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00037878712121213 fur (US) = 0.00568180681818195 fur (US)
Handbreadth to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.