Convert link to furlong
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to link.
1 li = 0.001 fur. To convert link to furlong, multiply the value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 1000 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 li = 0.001 fur
- 1 fur = 1000 li
- 10 li = 0.01 fur
- 100 li = 0.1 fur
How to Convert Link to Furlong
1 li = 0.001 fur
Example: convert 15 li to fur:
15 li = 15 × 0.001 fur = 0.015 fur
Link to Furlong Conversion Table
| link | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 0.001 fur |
| 2 li | 0.002 fur |
| 3 li | 0.003 fur |
| 5 li | 0.005 fur |
| 10 li | 0.01 fur |
| 20 li | 0.02 fur |
| 50 li | 0.05 fur |
| 100 li | 0.1 fur |
| 500 li | 0.5 fur |
| 1000 li | 1 fur |
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
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 link in furlong?
1 link (li) = 0.001 furlong (fur).
How do you convert link to furlong?
Multiply the link value by 0.001. For example, 25 li × 0.001 = 0.025 fur.
What is 10 link in furlong?
10 li = 0.01 fur.
Which unit is larger, the link or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 0.001 fur.