Convert furlong to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to furlong.
1 fur = 0.201168 km. To convert furlong to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.201168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 4.9709695379 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 = 0.201168 km
- 1 km = 4.9709695379 fur
- 10 fur = 2.01168 km
- 100 fur = 20.1168 km
How to Convert Furlong to Kilometer
1 fur = 0.201168 km
Example: convert 15 fur to km:
15 fur = 15 × 0.201168 km = 3.01752 km
Furlong to Kilometer Conversion Table
| furlong | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.201168 km |
| 2 fur | 0.402336 km |
| 3 fur | 0.603504 km |
| 5 fur | 1.00584 km |
| 10 fur | 2.01168 km |
| 20 fur | 4.02336 km |
| 50 fur | 10.0584 km |
| 100 fur | 20.1168 km |
| 500 fur | 100.584 km |
| 1000 fur | 201.168 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in kilometer?
1 furlong (fur) = 0.201168 kilometer (km).
How do you convert furlong to kilometer?
Multiply the furlong value by 0.201168. For example, 25 fur × 0.201168 = 5.0292 km.
What is 10 furlong in kilometer?
10 fur = 2.01168 km.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 fur equals only 0.201168 km.