Convert furlong to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Cubit (Uk)
1 fur = 440 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 fur to cubit (UK):
15 fur = 15 × 440 cubit (UK) = 6600 cubit (UK)
Furlong to Cubit (Uk) 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.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.