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

Why convert furlongs to centimeters?

Users convert furlongs to centimeters to express traditional distances in a modern, widely accepted metric unit for ease of calculation and comparison.

Where is the furlong still used today?

Furlongs remain common in horse racing and in certain traditional land surveying or historical map contexts.

Convert Furlong to Centimeter Easily Online

Use this simple online converter to change length measurements from furlongs (fur) to centimeters (cm) accurately, supporting historical and modern applications.

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Furlong [fur] to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table

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Furlong [fur] to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from furlongs, an imperial unit often used in horse racing and historical land measurement, into centimeters, a standard metric unit commonly employed in everyday and scientific contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs you wish to convert
Select furlong as the unit to convert from
Choose centimeter as the unit to convert to
Click convert to see the length expressed in centimeters

Key Features

Converts furlongs (fur) to centimeters (cm) based on exact defined rates
Supports measurements from traditional horse racing distances to precise metric equivalents
Browser-based and easy to use with instant results
Facilitates translation of historical and surveying data into modern metric units

Examples

2 furlongs equals 40233.6 centimeters
0.5 furlong converts to 10058.4 centimeters

Common Use Cases

Converting horse racing distances to metric measurements for sports analysis
Translating historical land sizes recorded in furlongs into centimeters for modern mapping
Using metric units for scientific or engineering work requiring length units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of your furlong values as they may represent approximate or historical distances
Use this conversion when needing to integrate traditional length units with metric-based systems
Apply results in technical fields like cartography where precise metric lengths are preferred

Limitations

Furlongs are uncommon outside historical and certain sporting contexts
Conversion precision depends on the exact length definition of a furlong; very fine measurements are better done directly in metric units
Context matters as furlong distances may be approximate rather than exact current standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, historically used in land measurement and horse racing.
Why convert furlongs to centimeters?: Users convert furlongs to centimeters to express traditional distances in a modern, widely accepted metric unit for ease of calculation and comparison.
Where is the furlong still used today?: Furlongs remain common in horse racing and in certain traditional land surveying or historical map contexts.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or about 201.168 metres, used historically and in horse racing.
Centimeter [cm]: A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used to measure small to moderate distances.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert measurements from furlongs to centimeters, specifically 1 furlong equals 20116.8 centimeters.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 furlong equal in centimeters?

2011.68 cm

20116.8 cm

22000 cm

In which field is the furlong commonly used?

Modern engineering

Horse racing

Digital technology

What is a typical use for centimeters?

Measuring racecourse lengths

Recording small medical dimensions

Mapping large historical properties

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