Convert furlong to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Russian Archin
1 fur = 282.857142857143 archin
Example: convert 15 fur to archin:
15 fur = 15 × 282.857142857143 archin = 4242.85714285714 archin
Furlong to Russian Archin Conversion Table
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Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.