Convert furlong (US survey) to rod
Please provide values below to convert furlong (US survey) [fur (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to furlong (US survey).
How to Convert Furlong (Us Survey) to Rod
1 fur (US) = 40.0000800001591 rd
Example: convert 15 fur (US) to rd:
15 fur (US) = 15 × 40.0000800001591 rd = 600.001200002386 rd
Furlong (Us Survey) to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.