Furlongs to Kilometers Calculator
Furlongs
Kilometers
How to use this Furlongs to Kilometers Calculator 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Furlongs value from Furlongs units to Kilometers units.
- Enter the input Furlongs value in the text field.
- The Kilometers is calculated in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Kilometers label.
- You may copy the resulting Kilometers using the Copy button.
Formula
To convert given temperature from Furlongs to Kilometers, use the following formula.
Calculation
Furlongs
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems of measurement. It is primarily used in the context of horse racing and is equal to 1/8th of a mile. One furlong is approximately 660 feet or 201.168 meters. While the use of furlongs is not as widespread in everyday measurements, it remains a common unit in horse racing, where race distances are often expressed in furlongs. The term has historical origins, dating back to the medieval period, and it has persisted in certain specialized fields.
Kilometers
Kilometers are a unit of length in the metric system, representing one thousand meters. They are commonly used for expressing longer distances, such as travel distances between cities or countries. The kilometer became widely adopted as part of the metric system's introduction during the late 18th century.