Convert furlong to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Nail (Cloth)
1 fur = 3520 nail
Example: convert 15 fur to nail:
15 fur = 15 × 3520 nail = 52800 nail
Furlong to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.