Convert reed to furlong
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Furlong
1 reed = 0.0136363636363636 fur
Example: convert 15 reed to fur:
15 reed = 15 × 0.0136363636363636 fur = 0.204545454545455 fur
Reed to Furlong Conversion Table
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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.
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.