Convert hand to furlong
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Furlong
1 hand = 0.000505050505050505 fur
Example: convert 15 hand to fur:
15 hand = 15 × 0.000505050505050505 fur = 0.00757575757575758 fur
Hand to Furlong Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.