Furlong To Fathom (Fur To Fth) Converter

The Furlong To Fathom (Fur To Fth) Converter is a simple tool designed to help you easily convert measurements from furlongs to fathoms. Both units are used primarily in measuring distances, especially in maritime and land surveying contexts.

A furlong is a unit of length equal to 660 feet or approximately 201.168 meters. It is traditionally used in horse racing and land measurement. One furlong is commonly used to measure the length of a racecourse or large plots of land.

A fathom, on the other hand, is a unit of length used mainly in nautical contexts to measure the depth of water. One fathom equals 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters. It is a standard measurement used by sailors to determine water depth.

To convert from furlongs to fathoms, you can use the following formula:
Fathoms = Furlongs × (660 feet / 6 feet) = Furlongs × 110

In simple terms, multiply the number of furlongs by 110 to get the equivalent measurement in fathoms. This converter makes it quick and easy to perform this calculation without needing to remember the conversion factors manually.