Convert decimeter to furlong (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to furlong (US survey) [fur (US)], or Convert furlong (US survey) to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Furlong (Us Survey)
1 dm = 0.000497095959595971 fur (US)
Example: convert 15 dm to fur (US):
15 dm = 15 × 0.000497095959595971 fur (US) = 0.00745643939393957 fur (US)
Decimeter to Furlong (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.