A furlong is 660 feet.
Furlongs to Points Converter — fur to pt
Convert Furlong (fur) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 furlong = 570,240 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Furlongs to Points converter
Converter
Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 201.168 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Furlongs to Points
Furlong and Point both measure length. Specifically: A furlong is 660 feet, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = furlongs × 570239.999964
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct furlong-to-point factor of 570239.999964.
Simple example
1 fur × 570240 = 570,240 pt
1 furlong = 570,240 points.
Real-world example
10 fur × 570240 = 5,702,400 pt
10 furlongs = 5,702,400 points.
Conversion table
| Furlong (fur) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 570,240 pt |
| 5 fur | 2,851,200 pt |
| 10 fur | 5,702,400 pt |
| 21.0975 fur | 12,030,638.4 pt |
| 42.195 fur | 24,061,276.8 pt |
| 100 fur | 57,024,000 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Furlong
1 pt × 0.000001753647587 = 0.0000017536 fur
1 point = 0.0000017536 furlongs.
furlongs = points × 0.00000175364758709
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Furlong.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 furlong?
1 furlong equals 570,240 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert furlong to point?
Multiply the furlong value by 570240. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to furlong?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0000017536 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 point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the furlong to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both furlong and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 570240 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.