Convert furlong to pica
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to furlong.
1 fur = 47520.0003742 pica. To convert furlong to pica, multiply the value by 47520.0003742; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pica = 2.10437708781e-05 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 = 47520.0003742 pica
- 1 pica = 2.10437708781e-05 fur
- 10 fur = 475200.003742 pica
- 100 fur = 4752000.03742 pica
How to Convert Furlong to Pica
1 fur = 47520.0003741732 pica
Example: convert 15 fur to pica:
15 fur = 15 × 47520.0003741732 pica = 712800.005612598 pica
Furlong to Pica Conversion Table
| furlong | pica |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 47520.0003742 pica |
| 2 fur | 95040.0007483 pica |
| 3 fur | 142560.001123 pica |
| 5 fur | 237600.001871 pica |
| 10 fur | 475200.003742 pica |
| 20 fur | 950400.007483 pica |
| 50 fur | 2376000.01871 pica |
| 100 fur | 4752000.03742 pica |
| 500 fur | 23760000.1871 pica |
| 1000 fur | 47520000.3742 pica |
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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in pica?
1 furlong (fur) = 47520.0003742 pica (pica).
How do you convert furlong to pica?
Multiply the furlong value by 47520.0003742. For example, 25 fur × 47520.0003742 = 1188000.00935 pica.
What is 10 furlong in pica?
10 fur = 475200.003742 pica.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the pica?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 47520.0003742 pica.