Convert furlong to reed
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to reed [reed], or Convert reed to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Reed
1 fur = 73.3333333333333 reed
Example: convert 15 fur to reed:
15 fur = 15 × 73.3333333333333 reed = 1100 reed
Furlong to Reed 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.
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.