Convert fathom to furlong
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to fathom.
1 fath = 0.00909090909091 fur. To convert fathom to furlong, multiply the value by 0.00909090909091; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 110 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 0.00909090909091 fur
- 1 fur = 110 fath
- 10 fath = 0.0909090909091 fur
- 100 fath = 0.909090909091 fur
How to Convert Fathom to Furlong
1 fath = 0.00909090909090909 fur
Example: convert 15 fath to fur:
15 fath = 15 × 0.00909090909090909 fur = 0.136363636363636 fur
Fathom to Furlong Conversion Table
| fathom | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.00909090909091 fur |
| 2 fath | 0.0181818181818 fur |
| 3 fath | 0.0272727272727 fur |
| 5 fath | 0.0454545454545 fur |
| 10 fath | 0.0909090909091 fur |
| 20 fath | 0.181818181818 fur |
| 50 fath | 0.454545454545 fur |
| 100 fath | 0.909090909091 fur |
| 500 fath | 4.54545454545 fur |
| 1000 fath | 9.09090909091 fur |
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 fathom in furlong?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.00909090909091 furlong (fur).
How do you convert fathom to furlong?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.00909090909091. For example, 25 fath × 0.00909090909091 = 0.227272727273 fur.
What is 10 fathom in furlong?
10 fath = 0.0909090909091 fur.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.00909090909091 fur.