Convert furlong to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Centimeter
1 fur = 20116.8 cm
Example: convert 15 fur to cm:
15 fur = 15 × 20116.8 cm = 301752 cm
Furlong to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.