Convert terameter to furlong
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Furlong
1 Tm = 4970969537.89867 fur
Example: convert 15 Tm to fur:
15 Tm = 15 × 4970969537.89867 fur = 74564543068.4801 fur
Terameter to Furlong Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.