Convert nautical mile (UK) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 9.21212121212 fur. To convert nautical mile (UK) to furlong, multiply the value by 9.21212121212; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 0.108552631579 NM (UK)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM (UK) = 9.21212121212 fur
- 1 fur = 0.108552631579 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 fur
- 100 NM (UK) = 921.212121212 fur
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Furlong
1 NM (UK) = 9.21212121212121 fur
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to fur:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 9.21212121212121 fur = 138.181818181818 fur
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Furlong Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 9.21212121212 fur |
| 2 NM (UK) | 18.4242424242 fur |
| 3 NM (UK) | 27.6363636364 fur |
| 5 NM (UK) | 46.0606060606 fur |
| 10 NM (UK) | 92.1212121212 fur |
| 20 NM (UK) | 184.242424242 fur |
| 50 NM (UK) | 460.606060606 fur |
| 100 NM (UK) | 921.212121212 fur |
| 500 NM (UK) | 4606.06060606 fur |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 9212.12121212 fur |
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.
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 nautical mile (UK) in furlong?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 9.21212121212 furlong (fur).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to furlong?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 9.21212121212. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 9.21212121212 = 230.303030303 fur.
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in furlong?
10 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 fur.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the furlong?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) = 9.21212121212 fur.