Furlongs to miles (fur to mi) |
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The calculator allows you to convert furlongs to miles (fur to mi). Perform the reverse calculation: miles to furlongs |
1 mile = 8 furlongs |
To convert furlongs to miles, divide by 8 (or multiply by 0.125). ExamplesTo convert furlongs to miles, you can use the following formula:1 furlong = 0.125 mile (or 1 fur = 0.125 mi) You can find below 5 examples of how to convert furlongs to miles: Convert 10 furlongs to miles: 10 furlongs = 10 x 0.125 = 1.25 miles Convert 20 furlongs to miles: 20 furlongs = 20 x 0.125 = 2.5 miles Convert 30 furlongs to miles: 30 furlongs = 30 x 0.125 = 3.75 miles Convert 40 furlongs to miles: 40 furlongs = 40 x 0.125 = 5 miles Convert 50 furlongs to miles: 50 furlongs = 50 x 0.125 = 6.25 miles Conversion table furlongs to miles (fur to mi)
FurlongA furlong is a unit of length used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is equal to 220 yards or 660 feet, or approximately 201.168 meters. The name "furlong" is believed to come from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), as it was originally defined as the length of one furrow in a plowed field. Furlongs were commonly used as a unit of distance in horse racing and agriculture. In horse racing, the length of a race was often measured in furlongs, with one furlong representing one-eighth of a mile. In agriculture, furlongs were used to measure the length and width of fields. A furlong is equal to 1/8th of a mile. The symbol for furlong is "fur".MileA mile is a unit of length used in the United States and some other countries. It is defined as 5 280 feet, or approximately 1.609 kilometers. The name "mile" comes from the Latin word "mille", which means "a thousand", as it originally referred to the length of one thousand paces. Miles are commonly used to measure distances in many applications, such as driving, running and aviation. In the United States, road distances are often measured in miles, and speed limits are given in miles per hour. The symbol for mile is "mi". |