Convert pole to furlong
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Furlong
1 pole = 0.025 fur
Example: convert 15 pole to fur:
15 pole = 15 × 0.025 fur = 0.375 fur
Pole to Furlong Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.