A yard is exactly 0.9144 meters.
Yards to Furlongs Converter — yd to fur
Convert Yard (yd) to Furlong (fur) using the exact conversion factor (1 yard = 0.0045454545 furlong). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Yards 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 0.9144 / 201.168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Yards to Furlongs
Yard and Furlong both measure length. Yard is most often used for american football field measurement.
Formula
furlongs = yards × 0.00454545454545
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 yard equals 0.9144 base units, and 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct yard-to-furlong factor of 0.00454545454545.
Simple example
1 yd × 0.004545454545 = 0.0045454545 fur
1 yard = 0.0045454545 furlongs.
Real-world example
10 yd × 0.004545454545 = 0.0454545455 fur
10 yards = 0.0454545455 furlongs.
Conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Furlong (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.0045454545 fur |
| 5 yd | 0.0227272727 fur |
| 10 yd | 0.0454545455 fur |
| 21.0975 yd | 0.0958977273 fur |
| 42.195 yd | 0.1917954545 fur |
| 100 yd | 0.4545454545 fur |
Reverse conversion: Furlong to Yard
0.0045454545 fur × 220 = 0.99999999 yd
0.0045454545 furlongs = 0.99999999 yards.
yards = furlongs × 220
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Furlong to Yard.
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.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
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 furlongs are in 1 yard?
1 yard equals 0.0045454545 furlongs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert yard to furlong?
Multiply the yard value by 0.004545454545. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert furlong back to yard?
Use the reverse factor: 1 furlong equals 220 yards. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
Is the yard to furlong 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.
Where is the yard still used today?
United States and United Kingdom (sports fields, fabric, some construction)