Furlong to Chain Converter

1 Furlong = 0 Chain

Furlong (fur) to Chain (ch) Conversion

Primarily used in horse racing (UK/US). 1 furlong = 660 feet = 1/8 mile. 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.

Conversion Formula

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

1 Furlong (fur) = 10 Chain (ch)

1 Chain (ch) = 0.1 Furlong (fur)

Example Conversions

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

1 fur = 1 * 10 ch = 10 ch

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

5 fur = 5 * 10 ch = 50 ch

3. Convert 8 Furlong (fur) to Chain (ch)

8 fur = 8 * 10 ch = 80 ch

Furlong (fur) to Chain (ch) Conversion Table

Furlong (fur)Chain (ch)
1 fur10 ch
5 fur50 ch
10 fur100 ch

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