Convert Russian archin to furlong
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Furlong
1 archin = 0.00353535353535354 fur
Example: convert 15 archin to fur:
15 archin = 15 × 0.00353535353535354 fur = 0.053030303030303 fur
Russian Archin to Furlong Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.