Kilometers to Furlongs (km to fur)

Metric Conversions.

Furlongs to Kilometers (Swap units)

1km = 4.97096fur

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.

Kilometers to Furlongs formula

Furlongs = Kilometers * 4.97096

1 Kilometers to Furlongs calculation

Furlongs = Kilometers * 4.97096

Furlongs = 1 * 4.97096

Furlongs = 4.97096

How do I convert kilometers into furlongs?

To convert kilometers into furlongs, you need to know that one kilometer is equal to 4.971 furlongs.

To convert kilometers into furlongs, simply multiply the number of kilometers by the conversion factor. For example, if you have 5 kilometers, you would multiply 5 by 4.971 to get the equivalent distance in furlongs. The result would be 24.855 furlongs.

For a specific example, you can simply type in the miles amount into our Kilometers to Furlongs calculator and it will show the step by step working underneath the result.

What is a kilometer?

A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used to measure distances. It is equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. The prefix "kilo" in kilometer denotes a factor of 1,000, making it a larger unit compared to a meter. This unit is widely used around the world, especially in countries that have adopted the metric system.

To put it into perspective, a kilometer is roughly equivalent to 3,281 feet or 39,370 inches. In terms of everyday objects, it is approximately the distance covered in a 10-15 minute walk or the length of a typical city block. Kilometers are commonly used to measure longer distances, such as the length of a road or the distance between cities.

The use of kilometers as a unit of measurement offers several advantages. It provides a standardized and consistent way to measure distances, making it easier to communicate and compare measurements across different regions and countries. Additionally, the decimal-based nature of the metric system simplifies calculations and conversions between different units of length.

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.

 

Kilometers to Furlongs table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Kilometers
Furlongs
0km
0.00000fur
1km
4.97096fur
2km
9.94192fur
3km
14.91288fur
4km
19.88384fur
5km
24.85480fur
6km
29.82576fur
7km
34.79672fur
8km
39.76768fur
9km
44.73864fur
10km
49.70960fur
11km
54.68056fur
12km
59.65152fur
13km
64.62248fur
14km
69.59344fur
15km
74.56440fur
16km
79.53536fur
17km
84.50632fur
18km
89.47728fur
19km
94.44824fur
20km
99.41920fur
21km
104.39016fur
22km
109.36112fur
23km
114.33208fur
24km
119.30304fur
25km
124.27400fur
26km
129.24496fur
27km
134.21592fur
28km
139.18688fur
29km
144.15784fur
30km
149.12880fur
31km
154.09976fur
32km
159.07072fur
33km
164.04168fur
34km
169.01264fur
35km
173.98360fur
36km
178.95456fur
37km
183.92552fur
38km
188.89648fur
39km
193.86744fur
40km
198.83840fur
41km
203.80936fur
42km
208.78032fur
43km
213.75128fur
44km
218.72224fur
45km
223.69320fur
46km
228.66416fur
47km
233.63512fur
48km
238.60608fur
49km
243.57704fur
50km
248.54800fur
51km
253.51896fur
52km
258.48992fur
53km
263.46088fur
54km
268.43184fur
55km
273.40280fur
56km
278.37376fur
57km
283.34472fur
58km
288.31568fur
59km
293.28664fur
60km
298.25760fur
61km
303.22856fur
62km
308.19952fur
63km
313.17048fur
64km
318.14144fur
65km
323.11240fur
66km
328.08336fur
67km
333.05432fur
68km
338.02528fur
69km
342.99624fur
70km
347.96720fur
71km
352.93816fur
72km
357.90912fur
73km
362.88008fur
74km
367.85104fur
75km
372.82200fur
76km
377.79296fur
77km
382.76392fur
78km
387.73488fur
79km
392.70584fur
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