What is a furlong used for?

A furlong is an imperial unit historically used in horse racing, land measurement, and old property records, equal to 220 yards or 660 feet.

What does a finger (cloth) represent?

A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal unit used in tailoring representing the breadth of a human finger, primarily for small textile measurements.

Can I use this tool for precise engineering measurements?

No, due to the variable and informal nature of finger (cloth) and the uncommon use of furlong in modern engineering, conversions are best for estimation.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Finger (cloth)?

Learn how to easily convert lengths from furlong, a large traditional imperial unit, to finger (cloth), a small informal textile measurement used in tailoring and historical contexts.

Furlong [fur]

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Furlong [fur] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table

Furlong [fur]	Finger (cloth)

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Furlong [fur] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table
Furlong [fur]	Finger (cloth)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts measurements from furlong, an old imperial unit of length mostly used in horse racing and land measurement, to finger (cloth), a traditional informal unit representing the breadth of a human finger used primarily in fabric and tailoring contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs you want to convert.
Select furlong as the 'from' unit and finger (cloth) as the 'to' unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in finger (cloth).
Use the results to aid historical research or textile measurement estimates.

Key Features

Converts from furlong (fur) to finger (cloth) based on a fixed conversion rate.
Supports interpretation of historical and informal units related to length.
Easy-to-use interface for quick conversions between large and small units.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.

Examples

2 furlongs equals 3520 fingers (cloth).
0.5 furlong converts to 880 fingers (cloth).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical land measurements alongside informal textile measures.
Estimating seam allowances or spacing in fabric cutting for tailoring.
Researching agricultural or garment trade records using traditional units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the conversion for rough estimates rather than precise measurements.
Consider the variable size of the finger (cloth) unit in your context.
Apply this tool primarily for historical, craft, or informal textile measurements.

Limitations

Finger (cloth) is not standardized and varies by individual or time period.
Furlong is a large, uncommon imperial unit with limited modern scientific use.
Conversions between units with vastly different scales are approximate only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used for?: A furlong is an imperial unit historically used in horse racing, land measurement, and old property records, equal to 220 yards or 660 feet.
What does a finger (cloth) represent?: A finger (cloth) is a traditional, informal unit used in tailoring representing the breadth of a human finger, primarily for small textile measurements.
Can I use this tool for precise engineering measurements?: No, due to the variable and informal nature of finger (cloth) and the uncommon use of furlong in modern engineering, conversions are best for estimation.

Key Terminology

Furlong: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 660 feet, historically used in horse racing and land measurement.
Finger (cloth): A non-standard, traditional unit representing the breadth of a human finger, used informally in tailoring and textiles.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio used to convert one unit to another, here 1 furlong equals 1760 finger (cloth).

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one furlong equal in finger (cloth)?

880 fingers

1760 fingers

220 fingers

Which unit is primarily used in tailoring?

Furlong

Finger (cloth)

Metre

Why is the finger (cloth) unit considered approximate?

Because it varies historically and individually

Because it is a metric unit

Because it is used in engineering

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