Convert Chain to Furlong
Type the number of chains that you wish to convert to furlongs.
How to Convert Chains to Furlongs
The chain and furlong are both units of length. By definition, 1 furlong equals exactly 10 chains. This means to convert chains to furlongs, you divide by 10.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to furlongs:
We need to convert chains to furlongs
Since 1 fur = 10 ch, divide by 10
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
5 ch = 0.5 fur
Chain to Furlong Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to furlong conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Furlongs (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.1 fur |
| 2 ch | 0.2 fur |
| 5 ch | 0.5 fur |
| 10 ch | 1 fur |
| 15 ch | 1.5 fur |
| 20 ch | 2 fur |
| 25 ch | 2.5 fur |
| 50 ch | 5 fur |
| 100 ch | 10 fur |
About These Units
Chain (ch)
A chain (ch) is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 20.1168 meters. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, chains are still used in land surveying and property descriptions. Ten chains equal one furlong, 80 chains equal one mile.
Furlong (fur)
A furlong (fur) is an imperial unit equal to 1/8 mile, 220 yards, or 201.168 meters. Furlongs are still used in horse racing to measure track distances. Originally the length of one furrow in a plowed field. Eight furlongs equal one mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to furlongs?
To convert chains to furlongs, divide the value by 10. For example, 10 ch = 1 fur.
How many furlongs are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 0.1 furlongs.
What is the formula for chains to furlongs?
The formula is: fur = ch ÷ 10.