What is Earth's equatorial radius?

It is the distance from the Earth's center to the equator along the equatorial plane, defined as 6,378.137 kilometers in the WGS84 geodetic model.

A furlong is an imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 meters, traditionally used in land measurement and horse racing.

Why convert Earth's equatorial radius to furlongs?

This conversion helps relate very large geodetic measurements to traditional units commonly used in historical land records, racing, and cultural contexts.

How to Convert from Earth's Equatorial Radius to Furlong [fur]

Learn how to convert length measurements from the Earth's equatorial radius to furlongs using this simple and accessible online unit converter tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows users to translate large geodetic distances expressed in Earth's equatorial radius into furlongs, an imperial unit traditionally used in land measurement and horse racing. It serves as a bridge between precise geodetic units and historical or cultural length units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in Earth's equatorial radius you want to convert
Select the target unit as furlong [fur]
Click to perform the conversion and view the result instantly

Key Features

Converts length from Earth's equatorial radius to furlong [fur]
Based on a defined conversion rate linking geodetic and traditional units
Supports understanding of historical land measurements and racing distances
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring specialized knowledge

Examples

1 Earth's equatorial radius equals 31705.639 furlongs
0.5 Earth's equatorial radius equals 15852.82 furlongs

Common Use Cases

Relating geodetic distances to traditional Imperial units in historical research
Understanding measurements in horse racing and racecourse descriptions
Converting global geodetic data for legacy land surveys and old agricultural records

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool when interpreting large geodetic measurements for cultural or historical contexts
Cross-reference converted values when dealing with legacy land or sporting data
Remember furlong is mainly a traditional unit and less suitable for modern scientific calculations

Limitations

Furlong is rarely used in modern scientific and engineering fields
Conversion serves more conceptual purposes rather than high-precision scientific use
Earth's equatorial radius is precise, but furlong is a smaller and less exact traditional unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earth's equatorial radius?: It is the distance from the Earth's center to the equator along the equatorial plane, defined as 6,378.137 kilometers in the WGS84 geodetic model.
What is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 meters, traditionally used in land measurement and horse racing.
Why convert Earth's equatorial radius to furlongs?: This conversion helps relate very large geodetic measurements to traditional units commonly used in historical land records, racing, and cultural contexts.

Key Terminology

Earth's Equatorial Radius: The straight-line distance from Earth's center to the equator measured along the equatorial plane; standard value is 6,378.137 kilometers according to WGS84.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 meters, historically representing a furrow's length in farmland.
Conversion Rate: A fixed multiplier used for converting Earth's equatorial radius to furlongs; 1 Earth's equatorial radius equals approximately 31705.639 furlongs.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit represents the Earth's equatorial radius?

The distance from the Earth's center to the equator

The length of a furrow in a ploughed field

A unit equal to 220 yards

How many furlongs equal one Earth's equatorial radius?

220 furlongs

31705.639 furlongs

660 furlongs

In what context is the furlong most commonly used today?

Modern aerospace engineering

Horse racing and historical land measurement

Scientific geodesy calculations

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