Convert kiloyard to furlong
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Furlong
1 kyd = 4.54545454545454 fur
Example: convert 15 kyd to fur:
15 kyd = 15 × 4.54545454545454 fur = 68.1818181818182 fur
Kiloyard to Furlong Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.