Convert furlong to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Handbreadth
1 fur = 2640 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 fur to handbreadth:
15 fur = 15 × 2640 handbreadth = 39600 handbreadth
Furlong to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.