A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Furlongs Converter — pt to fur
Convert Point (pt) to Furlong (fur) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0000017536 furlong). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Furlongs converter
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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 furlong is 660 feet.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 201.168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Furlongs
Point and Furlong both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a furlong is 660 feet.
Formula
furlongs = points × 0.00000175364758709
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-furlong factor of 0.00000175364758709.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.000001753647587 = 0.0000017536 fur
1 point = 0.0000017536 furlongs.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.000001753647587 = 0.0000175365 fur
10 points = 0.0000175365 furlongs.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Furlong (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0000017536 fur |
| 5 pt | 0.0000087682 fur |
| 10 pt | 0.0000175365 fur |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0000369976 fur |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0000739952 fur |
| 100 pt | 0.0001753648 fur |
Reverse conversion: Furlong to Point
0.0000017536 fur × 570240 = 0.9999728639 pt
0.0000017536 furlongs = 0.9999728639 points.
points = furlongs × 570239.999964
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Furlong to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many furlongs are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0000017536 furlongs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to furlong?
Multiply the point value by 0.000001753647587. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert furlong back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 furlong equals 570,240 points. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
What is a furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
Is the point to furlong conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and furlong are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001753647587 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.