Convert furlong to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Gigameter
1 fur = 2.01168e-07 Gm
Example: convert 15 fur to Gm:
15 fur = 15 × 2.01168e-07 Gm = 3.01752e-06 Gm
Furlong to Gigameter 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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.