A furlong is 660 feet.
Furlongs to Yards Converter — fur to yd
Convert Furlong (fur) to Yard (yd) using the exact conversion factor (1 furlong = 220 yard). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Furlongs to Yards converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
Result = input x 201.168 / 0.9144.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Furlongs to Yards
Furlong and Yard both measure length. Specifically: A furlong is 660 feet, and a yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
Formula
yards = furlongs × 220
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, and 1 yard equals 0.9144 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct furlong-to-yard factor of 220.
Simple example
1 fur × 220 = 220 yd
1 furlong = 220 yards.
Real-world example
10 fur × 220 = 2,200 yd
10 furlongs = 2,200 yards.
Conversion table
| Furlong (fur) | Yard (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 220 yd |
| 5 fur | 1,100 yd |
| 10 fur | 2,200 yd |
| 21.0975 fur | 4,641.45 yd |
| 42.195 fur | 9,282.9 yd |
| 100 fur | 22,000 yd |
Reverse conversion: Yard to Furlong
220 yd × 0.004545454545 = 1 fur
220 yards = 1 furlong.
furlongs = yards × 0.00454545454545
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Yard to Furlong.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
Understanding the Yard
Yard (yd) measures distance. The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States and United Kingdom (sports fields, fabric, some construction)
Uses of the Yard today
- American football field measurement
- Fabric and textile measurement
- Golf and other sports distances in the US/UK
History of the Yard
The yard has English origins possibly tied to a standard 'gird' or arm's-length measure; it was fixed at exactly 0.9144 meters by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, the same treaty that standardized the foot, inch, mile, and pound.
Historical origin. Yard was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Yard — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Fixes the modern yard at exactly 0.9144 meters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in 1 furlong?
1 furlong equals 220 yards, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert furlong to yard?
Multiply the furlong value by 220. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert yard back to furlong?
Use the reverse factor: 1 yard equals 0.0045454545 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 yard?
Yard (yd) measures distance. The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Is the furlong to yard conversion exact?
Yes. The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.