Centimeters to Furlongs (cm to fur)

Metric Conversions.

Furlongs to Centimeters (Swap units)

1cm = 5.0E-5fur

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Centimeters to Furlongs formula

Furlongs = Centimeters / 20116.67672501

Centimeters to Furlongs calculation

Furlongs = Centimeters / 20116.67672501

Furlongs = 1 / 20116.838598581

Furlongs = 5.0E-5

What is a centimeter?

A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one hundredth of a meter, making it a smaller unit of measurement compared to a meter. The centimeter is commonly used for measuring small distances, such as the length of objects or the height of individuals.

In terms of conversion, one centimeter is approximately equal to 0.0328 feet. This means that if you have a measurement in centimeters and you want to convert it to feet, you would divide the number of centimeters by 30.48. Conversely, if you have a measurement in feet and you want to convert it to centimeters, you would multiply the number of feet by 30.48.

The centimeter is a versatile unit of measurement that is widely used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. It provides a convenient and precise way to measure small distances, allowing for accurate calculations and comparisons. Whether you are measuring the length of a pencil or determining the height of a person, the centimeter is a valuable unit that helps us understand and quantify the world around us.

What is a furlong?

A furlong is a unit of measurement commonly used in the imperial system, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is primarily used to measure distances, especially in horse racing and agriculture. One furlong is equivalent to 220 yards or 660 feet, which is approximately 201.168 meters.

The origin of the term "furlong" can be traced back to Old English, where "furh" meant "furrow" and "lang" meant "long." This reflects the historical use of furlongs in measuring the length of a furrow in agricultural fields. In horse racing, furlongs are used to measure the distance between the starting point and the finish line. A racecourse typically consists of multiple furlongs, with the most common distances being 5 furlongs (5/8 of a mile) and 10 furlongs (1 mile).

While the use of furlongs has declined in everyday life, it still holds significance in certain fields. For example, in the United Kingdom, road signs often display distances in miles and furlongs, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, furlongs are occasionally used in land surveying and in some sports, such as rowing and track cycling. Overall, the furlong remains an interesting and historical unit of measurement that continues to have relevance in specific contexts.

 

Centimeters to Furlongs table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Centimeters
Furlongs
0cm
0.00000fur
1cm
0.00005fur
2cm
0.00010fur
3cm
0.00015fur
4cm
0.00020fur
5cm
0.00025fur
6cm
0.00030fur
7cm
0.00035fur
8cm
0.00040fur
9cm
0.00045fur
10cm
0.00050fur
11cm
0.00055fur
12cm
0.00060fur
13cm
0.00065fur
14cm
0.00070fur
15cm
0.00075fur
16cm
0.00080fur
17cm
0.00085fur
18cm
0.00089fur
19cm
0.00094fur
20cm
0.00099fur
21cm
0.00104fur
22cm
0.00109fur
23cm
0.00114fur
24cm
0.00119fur
25cm
0.00124fur
26cm
0.00129fur
27cm
0.00134fur
28cm
0.00139fur
29cm
0.00144fur
30cm
0.00149fur
31cm
0.00154fur
32cm
0.00159fur
33cm
0.00164fur
34cm
0.00169fur
35cm
0.00174fur
36cm
0.00179fur
37cm
0.00184fur
38cm
0.00189fur
39cm
0.00194fur
40cm
0.00199fur
41cm
0.00204fur
42cm
0.00209fur
43cm
0.00214fur
44cm
0.00219fur
45cm
0.00224fur
46cm
0.00229fur
47cm
0.00234fur
48cm
0.00239fur
49cm
0.00244fur
50cm
0.00249fur
51cm
0.00254fur
52cm
0.00258fur
53cm
0.00263fur
54cm
0.00268fur
55cm
0.00273fur
56cm
0.00278fur
57cm
0.00283fur
58cm
0.00288fur
59cm
0.00293fur
60cm
0.00298fur
61cm
0.00303fur
62cm
0.00308fur
63cm
0.00313fur
64cm
0.00318fur
65cm
0.00323fur
66cm
0.00328fur
67cm
0.00333fur
68cm
0.00338fur
69cm
0.00343fur
70cm
0.00348fur
71cm
0.00353fur
72cm
0.00358fur
73cm
0.00363fur
74cm
0.00368fur
75cm
0.00373fur
76cm
0.00378fur
77cm
0.00383fur
78cm
0.00388fur
79cm
0.00393fur
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