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Convert furlong [fur] to rod [rd]
Please provide values below to Convert furlong [fur] to rod [rd], or vice versa.
What is a Furlong?
A furlong (220 yards or 201.168 m) originated as an ox-plowing furrow length. Still used in horse racing (1/8 mile) and some agricultural contexts, it was fundamental to the English acre definition.
What is a Rod?
The rod (5.5 yards or 5.0292 m) was used in field measurement across Europe. Also called a perch or pole, 40 rods made a furlong in traditional English units.
furlong [fur] to rod [rd] Conversion Table
| furlong [fur] | rod [rd] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 furlong [fur] | 0.4 rod [rd] |
| 0.1 furlong [fur] | 4 rod [rd] |
| 1 furlong [fur] | 40 rod [rd] |
| 2 furlong [fur] | 80 rod [rd] |
| 3 furlong [fur] | 120 rod [rd] |
| 5 furlong [fur] | 200 rod [rd] |
| 10 furlong [fur] | 400 rod [rd] |
| 20 furlong [fur] | 800 rod [rd] |
| 50 furlong [fur] | 2000 rod [rd] |
| 100 furlong [fur] | 4000 rod [rd] |
| 1000 furlong [fur] | 40000 rod [rd] |
How to Convert furlong [fur] to rod [rd]
1 furlong [fur] = 40 rod [rd]
1 rod [rd] = 0.025 furlong [fur]
Example: convert 15 furlong [fur] to rod [rd]:
15 × 40 = 600 rod [rd]