Chain to Furlong Converter

1 Chain = 0 Furlong

Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur) Conversion

The Chain (Gunter's chain) was fundamental in surveying the American frontier. Measuring 66 feet (4 rods), it's the length of a cricket pitch. Ten square chains make an acre. Modern surveyors still reference chains in legal descriptions, and the unit remains visible in rural road layouts across the US. Primarily used in horse racing (UK/US). 1 furlong = 660 feet = 1/8 mile.

Conversion Formula

To convert between Chain (ch) and Furlong (fur), use the following formulas:

1 Chain (ch) = 0.1 Furlong (fur)

1 Furlong (fur) = 10 Chain (ch)

Example Conversions

1. Convert 1 Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur)

1 ch = 1 * 0.1 fur = 0.1 fur

2. Convert 5 Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur)

5 ch = 5 * 0.1 fur = 0.5 fur

3. Convert 10 Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur)

10 ch = 10 * 0.1 fur = 1 fur

4. Convert 20 Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur)

20 ch = 20 * 0.1 fur = 2 fur

5. Convert 50 Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur)

50 ch = 50 * 0.1 fur = 5 fur

6. Convert 100 Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur)

100 ch = 100 * 0.1 fur = 10 fur

Chain (ch) to Furlong (fur) Conversion Table

Chain (ch)Furlong (fur)
1 ch0.1 fur
5 ch0.5 fur
10 ch1 fur
20 ch2 fur
50 ch5 fur
100 ch10 fur

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