Convert furlong to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to furlong.
1 fur = 1760 finger. To convert furlong to finger (cloth), multiply the value by 1760; to go the other way, divide by it (1 finger = 0.000568181818182 fur). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fur = 1760 finger
- 1 finger = 0.000568181818182 fur
- 10 fur = 17600 finger
- 100 fur = 176000 finger
How to Convert Furlong to Finger (Cloth)
1 fur = 1760 finger
Example: convert 15 fur to finger:
15 fur = 15 × 1760 finger = 26400 finger
Furlong to Finger (Cloth) Conversion Table
| furlong | finger (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 1760 finger |
| 2 fur | 3520 finger |
| 3 fur | 5280 finger |
| 5 fur | 8800 finger |
| 10 fur | 17600 finger |
| 20 fur | 35200 finger |
| 50 fur | 88000 finger |
| 100 fur | 176000 finger |
| 500 fur | 880000 finger |
| 1000 fur | 1760000 finger |
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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in finger (cloth)?
1 furlong (fur) = 1760 finger (cloth) (finger).
How do you convert furlong to finger (cloth)?
Multiply the furlong value by 1760. For example, 25 fur × 1760 = 44000 finger.
What is 10 furlong in finger (cloth)?
10 fur = 17600 finger.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the finger (cloth)?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 1760 finger.