Convert furlong to megameter
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Megameter
1 fur = 0.000201168 Mm
Example: convert 15 fur to Mm:
15 fur = 15 × 0.000201168 Mm = 0.00301752 Mm
Furlong to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.