Convert furlong to pole
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to furlong.
1 fur = 40 pole. To convert furlong to pole, multiply the value by 40; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pole = 0.025 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 = 40 pole
- 1 pole = 0.025 fur
- 10 fur = 400 pole
- 100 fur = 4000 pole
How to Convert Furlong to Pole
1 fur = 40 pole
Example: convert 15 fur to pole:
15 fur = 15 × 40 pole = 600 pole
Furlong to Pole Conversion Table
| furlong | pole |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 40 pole |
| 2 fur | 80 pole |
| 3 fur | 120 pole |
| 5 fur | 200 pole |
| 10 fur | 400 pole |
| 20 fur | 800 pole |
| 50 fur | 2000 pole |
| 100 fur | 4000 pole |
| 500 fur | 20000 pole |
| 1000 fur | 40000 pole |
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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in pole?
1 furlong (fur) = 40 pole (pole).
How do you convert furlong to pole?
Multiply the furlong value by 40. For example, 25 fur × 40 = 1000 pole.
What is 10 furlong in pole?
10 fur = 400 pole.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the pole?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 40 pole.