What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform a length expressed in finger (cloth), a traditional textile measurement, into furlongs [fur], an imperial unit used historically for land and racing distances. It is designed to assist in relating small fabric measurements to larger-scale distance units for historical, tailoring, or archival needs.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in finger (cloth) units.
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Select 'finger (cloth)' as the input unit and 'furlong [fur]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in furlongs.
Key Features
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Convert from finger (cloth) to furlong [fur] quickly and easily
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Supports traditional and historical length units used in textiles and land measuring
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
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Useful for tailoring, historical research, and horse racing distance conversions
Examples
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10 Finger (cloth) = 0.005681818 Furlong [fur]
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100 Finger (cloth) = 0.05681818 Furlong [fur]
Common Use Cases
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Estimating small seam allowances or fabric spacing in tailoring
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Interpreting historical textile measurements in archival work
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Converting textile measurements to land distance units for historical research
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Understanding horse racing distances in furlongs based on fabric-length conversions
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that finger (cloth) is non-standard and approximate, so use conversions as rough estimates
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Use furlong [fur] conversions primarily for historical, sporting, or archival contexts
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Cross-check conversions when using them for interpretive rather than precision tasks
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Combine this tool with additional research when working on historical land or textile records
Limitations
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Finger (cloth) size varies by person and historical period, limiting precision
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Furlong is uncommon in modern science and engineering measurements
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Conversions should be applied for interpretive purposes rather than exact calculations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a finger (cloth) unit?
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It is a traditional, non-standard length unit representing the breadth of a human finger, used informally in tailoring and textiles.
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What is a furlong [fur]?
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A furlong is an imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, historically used for measuring land and racing distances.
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Is the conversion between finger (cloth) and furlong precise?
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No, because finger (cloth) varies widely and furlong is rarely used today, conversions are approximate and mainly for historical or interpretive use.
Key Terminology
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Finger (cloth)
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A traditional, variable unit of length based on the width of a human finger, used informally in textile work.
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Furlong [fur]
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An imperial length unit equal to 220 yards or 1/8 of a mile, historically measuring field lengths and horse racing distances.