Convert long reed to furlong
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Furlong
1 long reed = 0.0159090909090909 fur
Example: convert 15 long reed to fur:
15 long reed = 15 Γ 0.0159090909090909 fur = 0.238636363636364 fur
Long Reed to Furlong Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.