Convert 100 Furlong (US survey) to Chain: 100 Furlong (US survey) in Chain
This calculator allows you to convert from Furlong (US survey) to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Furlong (US survey) to Chain, enter the amount of Furlong (US survey) into the first input and to convert from Chain to Furlong (US survey), enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
Every 1 Furlong (US survey) = 10.00002000004 Chain
and so, 100 Furlong (US survey) = 100 multiplied by 10.00002000004 = 1000.002000004 Chain.
Chain
What is the chain?
The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.