What is a furlong used for today?

The furlong is mainly used in traditional contexts such as horse racing and historical land measurements.

How does the UK nautical mile differ from the international nautical mile?

The UK nautical mile equals exactly 6,080 feet (1,853.184 metres), making it slightly longer than the international nautical mile of exactly 1,852 metres.

Can I use this conversion for modern navigation?

While useful for historical data interpretation, modern navigation typically uses the international nautical mile, so caution is needed.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Nautical Mile (UK) [NM (UK)]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from furlongs to UK nautical miles with this easy-to-use online unit converter, ideal for historical and maritime contexts.

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Furlong [fur] to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table

Furlong [fur]	Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]

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Furlong [fur] to Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] Conversion Table
Furlong [fur]	Nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert length values from furlongs, an imperial unit used in traditional and sporting contexts, to the UK nautical mile, which is a historic maritime measurement slightly longer than the international nautical mile.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs that you want to convert.
Select 'furlong [fur]' as the starting unit and 'nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent distance in UK nautical miles.

Key Features

Converts furlongs to UK nautical miles using the exact historical conversion rate.
Supports understanding of old surveying, racing, and maritime measurements.
Provides historical context for both units to aid interpretation of legacy data.
Simple interface suitable for translating traditional distances into maritime terms.

Examples

Convert 5 furlongs: 5 × 0.1085526316 = 0.542763158 nautical miles (UK).
Convert 10 furlongs: 10 × 0.1085526316 = 1.085526316 nautical miles (UK).

Common Use Cases

Translating distances from horse racing or racecourse layouts into nautical terms.
Interpreting distances on historical UK Admiralty maritime charts.
Converting legacy maritime or legal documents for modern reference.
Restoring or comparing older navigation instruments and datasets that used UK nautical miles.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of your data to choose the correct unit definitions.
Be aware that the UK nautical mile differs slightly from the international nautical mile.
Use precise input values to maintain accuracy in conversions.
Consider the limited modern use of furlongs when applying results in current contexts.

Limitations

Furlong is generally obsolete except in certain traditional areas such as horse racing.
The UK nautical mile used here is not identical to the international nautical mile, affecting precision.
Conversion accuracy depends on adherence to historical unit definitions rather than modern standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used for today?: The furlong is mainly used in traditional contexts such as horse racing and historical land measurements.
How does the UK nautical mile differ from the international nautical mile?: The UK nautical mile equals exactly 6,080 feet (1,853.184 metres), making it slightly longer than the international nautical mile of exactly 1,852 metres.
Can I use this conversion for modern navigation?: While useful for historical data interpretation, modern navigation typically uses the international nautical mile, so caution is needed.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, traditionally used in horse racing and historical land descriptions.
Nautical Mile (UK) [NM (UK)]: A historic UK maritime unit defined as exactly 6,080 feet (1,853.184 metres), slightly longer than the international nautical mile.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length is exactly equal to one furlong?

220 metres

201.168 metres

660 metres

How many feet are in one UK nautical mile?

6,080 feet

6,000 feet

6,182 feet

For which context is converting furlongs to UK nautical miles most relevant?

Contemporary international shipping

Interpreting historical UK Admiralty charts

Measuring modern athletic tracks

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