Convert mile (Roman) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Furlong
1 mi (Roman) = 7.35606060606061 fur
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to fur:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 7.35606060606061 fur = 110.340909090909 fur
Mile (Roman) to Furlong Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.