Convert rope to furlong
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Furlong
1 rope = 0.0303030303030303 fur
Example: convert 15 rope to fur:
15 rope = 15 × 0.0303030303030303 fur = 0.454545454545455 fur
Rope to Furlong Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.