What is a furlong used to measure?

A furlong is a traditional unit of length used mainly in horse racing and historical land measurement.

How long is a span (cloth)?

A span (cloth) is approximately the distance between the thumb and little finger on an outstretched hand, about 9 inches or 22.9 centimeters.

Why would I convert furlongs to spans (cloth)?

Converting furlongs to spans (cloth) helps relate large land measurements to smaller textile lengths, useful in historical or tailoring contexts.

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

Easily convert length measurements from furlongs to spans (cloth) using our online converter. Suitable for historical and textile measurement contexts.

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Furlong [fur] to Span (cloth) Conversion Table

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Furlong [fur] to Span (cloth) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter translates length values from furlongs, an imperial measure once used in land and horse racing, into spans (cloth), a traditional textile measurement based on a hand span.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlongs.
Select furlong as the from-unit and span (cloth) as the to-unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent length in spans (cloth).

Key Features

Converts furlongs to span (cloth) with a defined rate of 1 furlong equals 880 spans.
Useful for historical and textile research involving land and fabric dimensions.
Browser-based and straightforward unit conversion utility.

Examples

3 furlongs converts to 2640 spans (cloth).
0.5 furlong converts to 440 spans (cloth).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting measurements in historical land or agricultural records.
Studying textile widths and trims in vintage fabric trade documents.
Tailoring and handcrafts requiring quick fabric dimension estimates.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that the furlong is mostly used in traditional or historical contexts.
Use this tool for approximate conversions since the span (cloth) varies by hand size.
Apply conversions mainly in niche fields like historical research or textile restoration.

Limitations

Furlong is an obsolete unit largely replaced in modern measurements.
Span (cloth) is non-standard and can differ based on individual hand sizes.
This conversion is uncommon in general industrial or scientific applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used to measure?: A furlong is a traditional unit of length used mainly in horse racing and historical land measurement.
How long is a span (cloth)?: A span (cloth) is approximately the distance between the thumb and little finger on an outstretched hand, about 9 inches or 22.9 centimeters.
Why would I convert furlongs to spans (cloth)?: Converting furlongs to spans (cloth) helps relate large land measurements to smaller textile lengths, useful in historical or tailoring contexts.

Key Terminology

Furlong: An imperial unit of length, equal to 220 yards or 1/8 of a statute mile, historically used in land measurement and horse racing.
Span (cloth): A traditional length unit based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and little finger of an outstretched hand, approximately 9 inches.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional context uses furlong as a length measure?

Textile widths

Horse racing distances

Modern engineering

Approximately how long is one span (cloth)?

9 inches

1 mile

220 yards

What is the conversion rate from furlongs to spans (cloth)?

1 furlong = 660 spans

1 furlong = 880 spans

1 furlong = 1000 spans

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