Convert Furlong to metres
Western Europe · Historical Length · active · medieval
Conventional value The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact.
1 Furlong = 201.168 metres
metres = Furlong × 201.168
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Furlong to metres table
| Furlong | metres |
|---|---|
| 0.25 Furlong | 50.292 metres |
| 0.5 Furlong | 100.584 metres |
| 1 Furlong | 201.168 metres |
| 2 Furlong | 402.336 metres |
| 3 Furlong | 603.504 metres |
| 4 Furlong | 804.672 metres |
| 5 Furlong | 1,005.84 metres |
| 10 Furlong | 2,011.68 metres |
| 20 Furlong | 4,023.36 metres |
| 25 Furlong | 5,029.2 metres |
| 50 Furlong | 10,058.4 metres |
| 100 Furlong | 20,116.8 metres |
About the Furlong
Used in horse racing. 1 Furlong = 660 feet = 1/8 mile.
- Symbol
- fur
- Value in SI
- 1 Furlong = 201.168 metre
- Typical use
- navigation
- Source
- UnitConvertLab measurement atlas
Every atlas conversion routes through the SI metre. See our methodology and data provenance pages for how these values are sourced and verified.
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Frequently asked
How many metres are in a Furlong?
1 Furlong = 201.168 metres. Multiply the number of Furlong by 201.168 to get metres.
What is Furlong used for?
Used in horse racing. 1 Furlong = 660 feet = 1/8 mile. It is classified as active and dates from the medieval period.
Is the Furlong value exact?
Yes for practical purposes. UnitConvertLab converts every atlas unit through the SI metre, so the arithmetic itself introduces no rounding beyond the digits shown.
How reliable is this Furlong conversion?
Conventional value — The unit is customary but its modern value is settled and widely cited; the arithmetic itself is exact. Source: UnitConvertLab measurement atlas.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Convert Furlong to metres. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/regional/furlong-to-meter
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