Convert furlong to microinch
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Microinch
1 fur = 7920000000 µin
Example: convert 15 fur to µin:
15 fur = 15 × 7920000000 µin = 118800000000 µin
Furlong to Microinch 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.
Microinch
A microinch is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of an inch.
History/Origin
The microinch is a unit used for extremely small measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The microinch is used in fields like mechanical engineering and electronics to measure surface roughness and tolerances.