Convert furlong to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Roman Actus
1 fur = 5.6701030927835 actus
Example: convert 15 fur to actus:
15 fur = 15 × 5.6701030927835 actus = 85.0515463917526 actus
Furlong to Roman Actus 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.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.