Convert furlong to long reed

Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to furlong.




How to Convert Furlong to Long Reed

1 fur = 62.8571428571429 long reed

Example: convert 15 fur to long reed:
15 fur = 15 Γ— 62.8571428571429 long reed = 942.857142857143 long reed


Furlong to Long Reed 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.


Long Reed

The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.

History/Origin

The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.

Current Use

The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.



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