Convert centimeter to furlong
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Furlong
1 cm = 4.97096953789867e-05 fur
Example: convert 15 cm to fur:
15 cm = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-05 fur = 0.000745645430684801 fur
Centimeter to Furlong Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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.