Furlong is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Furlong comes from Old English furh lang, the length of a furrow in a common field. It was standardized as 220 yards, one-eighth of a mile, and today survives mainly in horse racing.
Measurement system: Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage. SI equivalent: 1 fur = 201.168 m.
Furlong facts
- Unit name
- Furlong
- Symbol
- fur
- Category
- Length
- Measurement system
- Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 fur = 201.168 m
- Common uses
- Distance, dimensions, navigation and physical measurement
Definition of the furlong
Furlong is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage
SI equivalent: 1 fur = 201.168 m
History of the furlong
Furlong comes from Old English furh lang, the length of a furrow in a common field. It was standardized as 220 yards, one-eighth of a mile, and today survives mainly in horse racing.
Where is the furlong used?
Distance, dimensions, navigation and physical measurement