Convert furlong to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Fingerbreadth
1 fur = 10560 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 fur to fingerbreadth:
15 fur = 15 × 10560 fingerbreadth = 158400 fingerbreadth
Furlong to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.