The Unit Converters

Furlong to Yard

1 Furlong = 220 Yard


Conversion Formula

To convert Furlong to Yard, multiply the value by 220.

Furlong × 220 = Yard

Quick Reference

fur yd
1 220
5 1100
10 2200
25 5500
50 11000
100 22000
500 110000
1000 220000

What is Furlong?

The furlong (symbol: fur) is a unit of distance in imperial and US customary units.

One furlong is equal to 660 feet, 220 yards, or 1/8 of a mile. It is approximately 201.17 meters.

Common Uses

Today, furlongs are almost exclusively used in horse racing in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada to describe the distance of races.

What is Yard?

The yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length in both the British imperial and US customary systems of measurement.

Since 1959, it has been defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. A yard is comprised of 3 feet or 36 inches.

Common Uses

The yard is mainly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is very common in sports, especially American football and golf, for measuring distances on the field or course. It is also used for measuring fabric and in some landscaping contexts.

How many yard are in a furlong?

There are 220 yard in 1 furlong.


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