Convert rod to furlong
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Furlong
1 rd = 0.025 fur
Example: convert 15 rd to fur:
15 rd = 15 × 0.025 fur = 0.375 fur
Rod to Furlong Conversion Table
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Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
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.