Convert furlong to hand
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to furlong.
1 fur = 1980 hand. To convert furlong to hand, multiply the value by 1980; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hand = 0.000505050505051 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 = 1980 hand
- 1 hand = 0.000505050505051 fur
- 10 fur = 19800 hand
- 100 fur = 198000 hand
How to Convert Furlong to Hand
1 fur = 1980 hand
Example: convert 15 fur to hand:
15 fur = 15 × 1980 hand = 29700 hand
Furlong to Hand Conversion Table
| furlong | hand |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 1980 hand |
| 2 fur | 3960 hand |
| 3 fur | 5940 hand |
| 5 fur | 9900 hand |
| 10 fur | 19800 hand |
| 20 fur | 39600 hand |
| 50 fur | 99000 hand |
| 100 fur | 198000 hand |
| 500 fur | 990000 hand |
| 1000 fur | 1980000 hand |
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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in hand?
1 furlong (fur) = 1980 hand (hand).
How do you convert furlong to hand?
Multiply the furlong value by 1980. For example, 25 fur × 1980 = 49500 hand.
What is 10 furlong in hand?
10 fur = 19800 hand.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the hand?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 1980 hand.