What is a length converter?

A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

How do I convert cubit (UK) to furlong (US survey)?

Simply enter the value in the cubit (UK) input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in furlong (US survey) instantly.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes, this length converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Can I switch between cubit (UK) and furlong (US survey) easily?

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between cubit (UK) and furlong (US survey).

How accurate are the conversion results?

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

Convert cubit (UK) to furlong (US survey) Online | Free Length Converter

From:		cubit (UK)
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Cubit (UK)

The cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. In the UK, the cubit varied historically but was generally considered to be about 18 inches (approximately 45.72 centimeters).

The cubit was used in medieval England and earlier times for measuring lengths, especially in construction and tailoring. It’s one of the oldest recorded units of measurement, with origins in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Though obsolete in modern measurement systems, the cubit remains important in historical and archaeological contexts, reflecting early human methods of standardizing length based on the human body.

Summary:

1 cubit (UK) ≈ 18 inches (45.72 cm)
Based on the length of the forearm
Used historically in construction and trade
Now mostly of historical interest

Furlong (US Survey)

The furlong (US survey) is a traditional unit of distance used in U.S. land surveying, defined as 1/8 of a U.S. survey mile, or exactly 660 U.S. survey feet. Since one U.S. survey foot equals approximately 0.3048006096 meters, the US survey furlong is about 201.1684 meters long.

While the difference between the US survey furlong and the international (standard) furlong is extremely small (just a few micrometers), it was significant in precise land measurements, particularly in legal and cadastral surveying contexts.

Key Conversions:

1 US survey furlong = 660 US survey feet
1 US survey furlong ≈ 220 yards
1 US survey furlong ≈ 201.1684 meters
8 US survey furlongs = 1 US survey mile

As of 2023, the U.S. has officially deprecated the use of the survey foot (and by extension the survey furlong) in favor of the international foot, but it may still appear in historical and legal documents.

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