Convert nautical league (int.) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Furlong
1 NL (int.) = 27.618706752565 fur
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to fur:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 27.618706752565 fur = 414.280601288475 fur
Nautical League (Int.) to Furlong Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.
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.