A furlong is 660 feet.
Furlongs to Fathoms Converter — fur to ftm
Convert Furlong (fur) to Fathom (ftm) using the exact conversion factor (1 furlong = 110 fathom). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Furlongs to Fathoms converter
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A fathom is six feet.
Result = input x 201.168 / 1.8288.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Furlongs to Fathoms
Furlong and Fathom both measure length. Specifically: A furlong is 660 feet, and a fathom is six feet.
Formula
fathoms = furlongs × 110
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, and 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct furlong-to-fathom factor of 110.
Simple example
1 fur × 110 = 110 ftm
1 furlong = 110 fathoms.
Real-world example
10 fur × 110 = 1,100 ftm
10 furlongs = 1,100 fathoms.
Conversion table
| Furlong (fur) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 110 ftm |
| 5 fur | 550 ftm |
| 10 fur | 1,100 ftm |
| 21.0975 fur | 2,320.725 ftm |
| 42.195 fur | 4,641.45 ftm |
| 100 fur | 11,000 ftm |
Reverse conversion: Fathom to Furlong
110 ftm × 0.009090909091 = 1 fur
110 fathoms = 1 furlong.
furlongs = fathoms × 0.00909090909091
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fathom to Furlong.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fathoms are in 1 furlong?
1 furlong equals 110 fathoms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert furlong to fathom?
Multiply the furlong value by 110. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fathom back to furlong?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fathom equals 0.0090909091 furlongs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
What is a fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
Is the furlong to fathom conversion exact?
Yes. Both furlong and fathom are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 110 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.