A furlong is an imperial/US customary length unit equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, originally representing a ploughed field length.

How many miles are in one furlong?

One furlong equals exactly 0.125 miles.

Where are furlongs still used?

Furlongs are mainly used in horse racing, historical land measurement, and some agricultural and traditional surveying contexts.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)]?

Learn how to easily convert lengths from furlongs to miles using an intuitive online unit converter. Understand the relationship between these traditional imperial units and their applications.

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Furlong [fur] to Mile [mi, mi(Int)] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter allows you to change measurements from furlongs to miles. It is designed to help users familiar with traditional imperial units quickly and accurately convert lengths used in horse racing, land measurements, and historical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs that you want to convert.
Select furlongs as the from-unit and miles as the to-unit.
Click on the convert button to see the result in miles.

Key Features

Easy conversion between furlong and mile units.
Clear display of conversion formulas and rates.
Supports traditional units commonly used in horse racing and land surveying.
Browser-based and easily accessible without installation.

Examples

4 furlongs equal 0.5 miles (4 × 0.125).
8 furlongs equal 1 mile (8 × 0.125).

Common Use Cases

Understanding race distances in horse racing events.
Interpreting historical land measurements and old property records.
Converting distances on historical maps to more familiar units.
Surveying and land description in jurisdictions using imperial measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you are converting furlongs only within their traditional usage contexts.
Use miles when interpreting distances for road navigation or modern surveying.
Double-check conversions in historical or legal documents for accuracy.

Limitations

The furlong unit is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering settings.
Conversions may be less precise if applied outside the established traditional contexts.
Be cautious of potential errors when approximating furlong values in technical work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong?: A furlong is an imperial/US customary length unit equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, originally representing a ploughed field length.
How many miles are in one furlong?: One furlong equals exactly 0.125 miles.
Where are furlongs still used?: Furlongs are mainly used in horse racing, historical land measurement, and some agricultural and traditional surveying contexts.

Key Terminology

Furlong: An imperial length unit equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and land measurement.
Mile (mi, mi(Int)): An English unit of length exactly 1,609.344 metres, commonly used for road distances and land surveying.
Imperial Units: A system of measurements historically used in the UK and US customary units, including units such as furlongs and miles.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact length of one furlong in yards?

220 yards

660 yards

1609 yards

How many miles are equivalent to one furlong?

0.25 miles

0.125 miles

1.609 miles

Which context most commonly uses furlongs today?

Horse racing

Modern engineering

Road signage

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