Convert furlong to league
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to league [lea], or Convert league to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to League
1 fur = 0.0416666666666667 lea
Example: convert 15 fur to lea:
15 fur = 15 × 0.0416666666666667 lea = 0.625 lea
Furlong to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.