Convert Furlongs (fur) to Fathoms (ftm) | fur in ftm

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Furlongs (fur) to Fathoms (ftm) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Furlongs to Fathoms

Formula
ftm = fur x 110
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Fathoms, multiply the number of Furlongs by 110.0
Furlongs (fur) in 1 Fathom
There are 0.01 Furlongs in 1 Fathom
Fathoms (ftm) in 1 Furlong
There are 110 Fathoms in 1 Furlong

Unit Information

Furlong
/ˈfəːlɒŋ/
Symbol: fur
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Furlong?

The furlong is a unit of length in the imperial unit system and uses the symbol fur.

One furlong is equal to 1/8 mile, 660 feet, 220 yards, 40 rods, 10 chains or ≈ 201m.

The furlong was a term used to describe the legnth of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field (communal field). It now only really remains in the world of horse-racing in UK, Ireland, Canada and the US.

Fathom
/ˈfað(ə)m/
Symbol: ftm
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Fathom?

The fathom is a unit of length in the imperial unit system and uses the symbol ftm.

One fathom is equal to 6 feet or 1.8288m.

The phrase fathom derives from an old English derivative of a Viking / Danish word "favn" meaning emracing a pair of arms or a pair of oustretched hands.

The fathom is mostly used in the nautical world to describe depths of water.


Conversion Tables for Furlongs (fur) to Fathoms (ftm)