Convert aln to furlong
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Furlong
1 aln = 0.00295165124572497 fur
Example: convert 15 aln to fur:
15 aln = 15 × 0.00295165124572497 fur = 0.0442747686858745 fur
Aln to Furlong Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.