Convert furlong to foot
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to furlong.
1 fur = 660 ft. To convert furlong to foot, multiply the value by 660; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 0.00151515151515 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 = 660 ft
- 1 ft = 0.00151515151515 fur
- 10 fur = 6600 ft
- 100 fur = 66000 ft
How to Convert Furlong to Foot
1 fur = 660 ft
Example: convert 15 fur to ft:
15 fur = 15 × 660 ft = 9900 ft
Furlong to Foot Conversion Table
| furlong | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 660 ft |
| 2 fur | 1320 ft |
| 3 fur | 1980 ft |
| 5 fur | 3300 ft |
| 10 fur | 6600 ft |
| 20 fur | 13200 ft |
| 50 fur | 33000 ft |
| 100 fur | 66000 ft |
| 500 fur | 330000 ft |
| 1000 fur | 660000 ft |
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.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in foot?
1 furlong (fur) = 660 foot (ft).
How do you convert furlong to foot?
Multiply the furlong value by 660. For example, 25 fur × 660 = 16500 ft.
What is 10 furlong in foot?
10 fur = 6600 ft.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the foot?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 660 ft.