# Feet to Furlongs (ft to fur)

Source: https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/length/feet-to-furlongs/

**1 ft = 0.0015151515151515 fur**

One foot equals exactly 1/660 of a furlong, or approximately 0.001515 furlongs. A furlong (220 yards / 660 feet) is about the length of two city blocks. Converting feet to furlongs is needed when interpreting old surveys, land records, and horse racing distances that use furlongs.

## Formula

Convert Feet to Furlongs

## Conversion Table

| Feet (ft) | Furlongs (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.0015151515151515 fur |
| 10 ft | 0.015151515151515 fur |
| 50 ft | 0.075757575757576 fur |
| 100 ft | 0.15151515151515 fur |
| 200 ft | 0.3030303030303 fur |
| 500 ft | 0.75757575757576 fur |
| 660 ft | 1 fur |
| 1000 ft | 1.5151515151515 fur |
| 5000 ft | 7.5757575757576 fur |
| 5280 ft | 8 fur |
| 10000 ft | 15.151515151515 fur |

## Units

### Foot (ft)

An imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. Used in the US and UK for height, altitude, and construction.

### Furlong (fur)

Exactly 660 feet or one-eighth of a mile (201.168 m). Originally the length of a plowed furrow. Still used in horse racing.

## Background

A furlong is 660 feet. A mile is 5,280 feet (8 furlongs). A 100-foot lot frontage is 0.1515 furlongs. The Kentucky Derby (10 furlongs) is 6,600 feet. The furlong originated as the length of a furrow an ox could plow without resting, standardized at 660 feet.

## Good to Know

The furlong ('furrow long') is one of the most evocative unit names in measurement history. It captures the agricultural origin of English measurement: how far an ox plows before needing rest. The foot, by contrast, captures the personal: how big is my foot.

## FAQ

### How many furlongs is 1 foot?

One foot equals exactly 1/660 of a furlong (approximately 0.001515 furlongs). There are exactly 660 feet in a furlong.

### How many feet are in 1 furlong?

One furlong contains exactly 660 feet. Since 1 furlong = 220 yards and 1 yard = 3 feet, multiply 220 by 3.

### How long is a furlong in everyday terms?

A furlong is 660 feet (201 m), roughly the length of two American city blocks or a 40-second walk at a brisk pace. It is one-eighth of a mile.

## Non-Frequently Asked Questions

### How many football fields is a furlong?

A furlong is 660 feet. A football field is 300 feet (100 yards, excluding end zones). So a furlong is 2.2 football fields. A 6-furlong horse race is about 13.2 football fields. American sports fans: you are welcome for this conversion.

### Can I walk a furlong in under a minute?

A furlong is 660 feet. Average walking speed is about 264 feet per minute (3 mph). So a furlong takes about 2.5 minutes to walk. A brisk power-walker might do it in 2 minutes. Running, about 30-40 seconds. A horse at full gallop: 12 seconds.

### Why do horse races use furlongs instead of feet?

Because saying 'a 3,960-foot race' is harder than 'a 6-furlong race.' Furlongs give manageable numbers for race distances (5-12 furlongs). Feet would give unwieldy four-digit numbers. The furlong survives because it is the right size for horse racing.

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## See Also

- [Furlongs to Feet](https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/length/furlongs-to-feet/)