Primarily used in horse racing (UK/US). 1 furlong = 660 feet = 1/8 mile. The Mile (mi) is commonly used in the United States and the UK for road distances (e.g., 10 mi to the next town), marathon running (26.2 mi), and aviation. It's also used in athletics (e.g., 4-minute mile) and car speed limits (mph).
To convert between Furlong (fur) and Mile (mi), use the following formulas:
1 Furlong (fur) = 0.125 Mile (mi)
1 Mile (mi) = 8 Furlong (fur)
1 fur = 1 * 0.125 mi = 0.125 mi
5 fur = 5 * 0.125 mi = 0.625 mi
8 fur = 8 * 0.125 mi = 1 mi
| Furlong (fur) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.125 mi |
| 5 fur | 0.625 mi |
| 10 fur | 1.25 mi |