Convert yard to furlong
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Furlong
1 yd = 0.00454545454545455 fur
Example: convert 15 yd to fur:
15 yd = 15 × 0.00454545454545455 fur = 0.0681818181818182 fur
Yard to Furlong Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.