Convert furlong to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Long Cubit
1 fur = 377.142857142857 long cubit
Example: convert 15 fur to long cubit:
15 fur = 15 × 377.142857142857 long cubit = 5657.14285714286 long cubit
Furlong to Long Cubit 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.
Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.