Convert furlong to link
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to link [li], or Convert link to furlong.
1 fur = 1000 li. To convert furlong to link, multiply the value by 1000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 0.001 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 = 1000 li
- 1 li = 0.001 fur
- 10 fur = 10000 li
- 100 fur = 100000 li
How to Convert Furlong to Link
1 fur = 1000 li
Example: convert 15 fur to li:
15 fur = 15 × 1000 li = 15000 li
Furlong to Link Conversion Table
| furlong | link |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 1000 li |
| 2 fur | 2000 li |
| 3 fur | 3000 li |
| 5 fur | 5000 li |
| 10 fur | 10000 li |
| 20 fur | 20000 li |
| 50 fur | 50000 li |
| 100 fur | 100000 li |
| 500 fur | 500000 li |
| 1000 fur | 1000000 li |
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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in link?
1 furlong (fur) = 1000 link (li).
How do you convert furlong to link?
Multiply the furlong value by 1000. For example, 25 fur × 1000 = 25000 li.
What is 10 furlong in link?
10 fur = 10000 li.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the link?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 1000 li.