Convert furlong to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to furlong.
1 fur = 0.108552631579 NM (UK). To convert furlong to nautical mile (UK), multiply the value by 0.108552631579; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM (UK) = 9.21212121212 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 = 0.108552631579 NM (UK)
- 1 NM (UK) = 9.21212121212 fur
- 10 fur = 1.08552631579 NM (UK)
- 100 fur = 10.8552631579 NM (UK)
How to Convert Furlong to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 fur = 0.108552631578947 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 fur to NM (UK):
15 fur = 15 × 0.108552631578947 NM (UK) = 1.62828947368421 NM (UK)
Furlong to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
| furlong | nautical mile (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.108552631579 NM (UK) |
| 2 fur | 0.217105263158 NM (UK) |
| 3 fur | 0.325657894737 NM (UK) |
| 5 fur | 0.542763157895 NM (UK) |
| 10 fur | 1.08552631579 NM (UK) |
| 20 fur | 2.17105263158 NM (UK) |
| 50 fur | 5.42763157895 NM (UK) |
| 100 fur | 10.8552631579 NM (UK) |
| 500 fur | 54.2763157895 NM (UK) |
| 1000 fur | 108.552631579 NM (UK) |
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 (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in nautical mile (UK)?
1 furlong (fur) = 0.108552631579 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)).
How do you convert furlong to nautical mile (UK)?
Multiply the furlong value by 0.108552631579. For example, 25 fur × 0.108552631579 = 2.71381578947 NM (UK).
What is 10 furlong in nautical mile (UK)?
10 fur = 1.08552631579 NM (UK).
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the nautical mile (UK)?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 fur equals only 0.108552631579 NM (UK).