Convert cubit (Greek) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Furlong
1 cubit (Greek) = 0.00230050505050505 fur
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to fur:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 0.00230050505050505 fur = 0.0345075757575758 fur
Cubit (Greek) to Furlong Conversion Table
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Cubit (Greek)
The Greek cubit, or pechys, was a unit of length approximately 46 centimeters.
History/Origin
The cubit was a common unit of length in ancient Greece, used in architecture and for measuring everyday objects.
Current Use
The Greek cubit is an obsolete 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.