Convert kilometer to furlong
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to kilometer.
1 km = 4.9709695379 fur. To convert kilometer to furlong, multiply the value by 4.9709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 0.201168 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 4.9709695379 fur
- 1 fur = 0.201168 km
- 10 km = 49.709695379 fur
- 100 km = 497.09695379 fur
How to Convert Kilometer to Furlong
1 km = 4.97096953789867 fur
Example: convert 15 km to fur:
15 km = 15 × 4.97096953789867 fur = 74.5645430684801 fur
Kilometer to Furlong Conversion Table
| kilometer | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 4.9709695379 fur |
| 2 km | 9.9419390758 fur |
| 3 km | 14.9129086137 fur |
| 5 km | 24.8548476895 fur |
| 10 km | 49.709695379 fur |
| 20 km | 99.419390758 fur |
| 50 km | 248.548476895 fur |
| 100 km | 497.09695379 fur |
| 500 km | 2485.48476895 fur |
| 1000 km | 4970.9695379 fur |
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in furlong?
1 kilometer (km) = 4.9709695379 furlong (fur).
How do you convert kilometer to furlong?
Multiply the kilometer value by 4.9709695379. For example, 25 km × 4.9709695379 = 124.274238447 fur.
What is 10 kilometer in furlong?
10 km = 49.709695379 fur.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the furlong?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 km = 4.9709695379 fur.