Convert furlong to caliber
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Caliber
1 fur = 792000 cl
Example: convert 15 fur to cl:
15 fur = 15 × 792000 cl = 11880000 cl
Furlong to Caliber Conversion Table
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Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.