Convert furlong to hand
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Hand
1 fur = 1980 hand
Example: convert 15 fur to hand:
15 fur = 15 × 1980 hand = 29700 hand
Furlong to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.