Miles to furlongs
Type a value in miles to see it in furlongs straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the miles box.
- Read the result in furlongs as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
fur = mi × 8
Multiply the value in miles by 8 to get furlongs.
Example
To convert 25 mi to furlongs: 25 × 8 = 200 fur.
Conversion table
| Miles (mi) | Furlongs (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 80 |
| 20 | 160 |
| 25 | 200 |
| 50 | 400 |
| 100 | 800 |
| 250 | 2,000 |
| 500 | 4,000 |
| 1,000 | 8,000 |
About the units
- Mile
- The international statute mile is 1760 yards, exactly 1609.344 meters, used on roads in the US and UK.
- Furlong
- A furlong is 660 feet or one eighth of a mile, exactly 201.168 meters, still used in horse racing.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many furlongs are in one mile?
1 mi = 8 fur exactly.
How do I convert miles to furlongs?
Use fur = mi × 8. For example, 25 mi = 200 fur.
How many miles are in one furlong?
1 fur = 0.125 mi.
Are the inch, foot and mile factors exact or rounded?
They are exact by definition. Since the 1959 agreement one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot 0.3048 m and one mile 1609.344 m.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile is 1609.344 meters and is used on roads. A nautical mile is 1852 meters and is used at sea and in aviation.