Decimeters to Furlongs (dm to fur)

Metric Conversions.

Furlongs to Decimeters (Swap units)

1dm = 0.0005fur

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.

Decimeters to Furlongs conversion formula

Furlongs = Decimeters / 2011.6676725

Decimeters to Furlongs calculation

Furlongs = Decimeters / 2011.6676725

Furlongs = 1 / 2011.6838598581

Furlongs = 0.0005

What is a decimeter?

A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one-tenth of a meter or 10 centimeters. The prefix "deci" indicates a factor of 10^-1, which means that a decimeter is 10 times smaller than a meter.

The decimeter is commonly used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday measurements. It provides a convenient unit for measuring small distances, especially when centimeters are too small and meters are too large. For example, a decimeter can be used to measure the length of small objects such as pencils, books, or the width of a hand.

In comparison to the imperial system, a decimeter is equivalent to approximately 3.937 inches. This conversion factor allows for easy conversion between the metric and imperial systems. The decimeter is part of a larger range of metric units, which provide a consistent and decimal-based system for measuring length, mass, volume, and other quantities.

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.

 

Decimeters to Furlongs table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Decimeters
Furlongs
0dm
0.00000fur
1dm
0.00050fur
2dm
0.00099fur
3dm
0.00149fur
4dm
0.00199fur
5dm
0.00249fur
6dm
0.00298fur
7dm
0.00348fur
8dm
0.00398fur
9dm
0.00447fur
10dm
0.00497fur
11dm
0.00547fur
12dm
0.00597fur
13dm
0.00646fur
14dm
0.00696fur
15dm
0.00746fur
16dm
0.00795fur
17dm
0.00845fur
18dm
0.00895fur
19dm
0.00944fur
20dm
0.00994fur
21dm
0.01044fur
22dm
0.01094fur
23dm
0.01143fur
24dm
0.01193fur
25dm
0.01243fur
26dm
0.01292fur
27dm
0.01342fur
28dm
0.01392fur
29dm
0.01442fur
30dm
0.01491fur
31dm
0.01541fur
32dm
0.01591fur
33dm
0.01640fur
34dm
0.01690fur
35dm
0.01740fur
36dm
0.01790fur
37dm
0.01839fur
38dm
0.01889fur
39dm
0.01939fur
40dm
0.01988fur
41dm
0.02038fur
42dm
0.02088fur
43dm
0.02138fur
44dm
0.02187fur
45dm
0.02237fur
46dm
0.02287fur
47dm
0.02336fur
48dm
0.02386fur
49dm
0.02436fur
50dm
0.02485fur
51dm
0.02535fur
52dm
0.02585fur
53dm
0.02635fur
54dm
0.02684fur
55dm
0.02734fur
56dm
0.02784fur
57dm
0.02833fur
58dm
0.02883fur
59dm
0.02933fur
60dm
0.02983fur
61dm
0.03032fur
62dm
0.03082fur
63dm
0.03132fur
64dm
0.03181fur
65dm
0.03231fur
66dm
0.03281fur
67dm
0.03331fur
68dm
0.03380fur
69dm
0.03430fur
70dm
0.03480fur
71dm
0.03529fur
72dm
0.03579fur
73dm
0.03629fur
74dm
0.03679fur
75dm
0.03728fur
76dm
0.03778fur
77dm
0.03828fur
78dm
0.03877fur
79dm
0.03927fur
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