Convert furlong to pica
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Pica
1 fur = 47520.0003741732 pica
Example: convert 15 fur to pica:
15 fur = 15 × 47520.0003741732 pica = 712800.005612598 pica
Furlong to Pica 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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.