Convert millimeter to furlong
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Furlong
1 mm = 4.97096953789867e-06 fur
Example: convert 15 mm to fur:
15 mm = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-06 fur = 7.45645430684801e-05 fur
Millimeter to Furlong Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.