Convert furlong to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Mile (Roman)
1 fur = 0.135942327497425 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 fur to mi (Roman):
15 fur = 15 × 0.135942327497425 mi (Roman) = 2.03913491246138 mi (Roman)
Furlong to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.