Convert furlong to mile
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to furlong.
1 fur = 0.125 mi, mi(Int). To convert furlong to mile, multiply the value by 0.125; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi, mi(Int) = 8 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 = 0.125 mi, mi(Int)
- 1 mi, mi(Int) = 8 fur
- 10 fur = 1.25 mi, mi(Int)
- 100 fur = 12.5 mi, mi(Int)
How to Convert Furlong to Mile
1 fur = 0.125 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 fur to mi, mi(Int):
15 fur = 15 × 0.125 mi, mi(Int) = 1.875 mi, mi(Int)
Furlong to Mile Conversion Table
| furlong | mile |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.125 mi, mi(Int) |
| 2 fur | 0.25 mi, mi(Int) |
| 3 fur | 0.375 mi, mi(Int) |
| 5 fur | 0.625 mi, mi(Int) |
| 10 fur | 1.25 mi, mi(Int) |
| 20 fur | 2.5 mi, mi(Int) |
| 50 fur | 6.25 mi, mi(Int) |
| 100 fur | 12.5 mi, mi(Int) |
| 500 fur | 62.5 mi, mi(Int) |
| 1000 fur | 125 mi, mi(Int) |
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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in mile?
1 furlong (fur) = 0.125 mile (mi, mi(Int)).
How do you convert furlong to mile?
Multiply the furlong value by 0.125. For example, 25 fur × 0.125 = 3.125 mi, mi(Int).
What is 10 furlong in mile?
10 fur = 1.25 mi, mi(Int).
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the mile?
The mile is the larger unit: 1 fur equals only 0.125 mi, mi(Int).