What is a foot in measurement terms?

A foot (symbol: ft) is a length unit in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined exactly as 0.3048 metres, commonly used for distances and heights.

Where is the furlong unit still used today?

Furlongs are mainly used in horse racing, old land measurement, property descriptions, and historical mapping contexts.

How do I convert feet to furlongs?

Multiply the number of feet by the conversion factor 0.0015151515 to get the length in furlongs.

How to Convert from Foot [ft] to Furlong [fur]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from foot (ft) to furlong (fur) using this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the uses of both units and apply conversions for horse racing, historical surveying, and more.

Foot [ft]

Furlong [fur]

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Foot [ft] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

Foot [ft]	Furlong [fur]

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Foot [ft] to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
Foot [ft]	Furlong [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to change length values from feet to furlongs. It is designed to help relate common measurements in feet to the traditional furlong unit, often used in horse racing, historic land measurement, and older surveying practices.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in feet you wish to convert.
Select foot [ft] as the unit to convert from and furlong [fur] as the unit to convert to, if applicable.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length measured in furlongs.

Key Features

Converts length from foot (ft) to furlong (fur) units directly.
Offers clear examples illustrating the conversion process.
Supports understanding of both imperial and customary length units.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation or special software.

Examples

100 Feet converts to 0.15151515 Furlongs.
660 Feet converts exactly to 1 Furlong.

Common Use Cases

Translating everyday measurements into traditional units used in horse racing distances.
Interpreting historical land surveying records that reference furlongs.
Understanding old property descriptions and agricultural maps involving furlong units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure foot measurements are accurate before conversion for reliable results.
Use the tool primarily for traditional and historical contexts where furlongs are relevant.
Remember furlongs are uncommon in modern science and engineering, so verify unit applicability.

Limitations

Furlong is seldom used in contemporary scientific and engineering fields.
Conversion accuracy depends on the precision of the foot measurement input.
Furlong measurements mainly serve historical or sporting references and may not suit all applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot in measurement terms?: A foot (symbol: ft) is a length unit in the imperial and U.S. customary systems, defined exactly as 0.3048 metres, commonly used for distances and heights.
Where is the furlong unit still used today?: Furlongs are mainly used in horse racing, old land measurement, property descriptions, and historical mapping contexts.
How do I convert feet to furlongs?: Multiply the number of feet by the conversion factor 0.0015151515 to get the length in furlongs.

Key Terminology

Foot [ft]: A length unit defined as exactly 0.3048 metres, used widely for everyday and engineering distances.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial length measure equal to 220 yards or 660 feet, historically representing a furrow length in a ploughed field.
Conversion Rate: The multiplier used to change a measurement from one unit to another; here, 1 foot equals 0.0015151515 furlong.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which contexts commonly use furlongs?

Modern engineering measurements

Horse racing and historical land surveying

Everyday room measurements

What is the exact length of one foot in metres?

0.3048 metres

1.0 metres

0.9144 metres

How many feet are there in one furlong?

220 feet

660 feet

1000 feet

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