Convert furlong to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to furlong.
1 fur = 0.108622030238 NM. To convert furlong to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.108622030238; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 9.20623558419 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 = 0.108622030238 NM
- 1 NM = 9.20623558419 fur
- 10 fur = 1.08622030238 NM
- 100 fur = 10.8622030238 NM
How to Convert Furlong to Nautical Mile (International)
1 fur = 0.108622030237581 NM
Example: convert 15 fur to NM:
15 fur = 15 × 0.108622030237581 NM = 1.62933045356371 NM
Furlong to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| furlong | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.108622030238 NM |
| 2 fur | 0.217244060475 NM |
| 3 fur | 0.325866090713 NM |
| 5 fur | 0.543110151188 NM |
| 10 fur | 1.08622030238 NM |
| 20 fur | 2.17244060475 NM |
| 50 fur | 5.43110151188 NM |
| 100 fur | 10.8622030238 NM |
| 500 fur | 54.3110151188 NM |
| 1000 fur | 108.622030238 NM |
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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in nautical mile (international)?
1 furlong (fur) = 0.108622030238 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert furlong to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the furlong value by 0.108622030238. For example, 25 fur × 0.108622030238 = 2.71555075594 NM.
What is 10 furlong in nautical mile (international)?
10 fur = 1.08622030238 NM.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 fur equals only 0.108622030238 NM.