The Unit Converters

Kilometer to Furlong

1 Kilometer = 4.97097 Furlong


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilometer to Furlong, multiply the value by 4.97097.

Kilometer × 4.97097 = Furlong

Quick Reference

km fur
1 4.97097
5 24.8548
10 49.7097
25 124.274
50 248.548
100 497.097
500 2485.48
1000 4970.97

What is Kilometer?

The kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).

It is a metric unit that is equal to one thousand meters (1,000 m). It is the standard unit for measuring long distances.

Common Uses

The kilometer is used globally for measuring distances between cities, the length of roads, and geographical features like mountains or coastlines. It is also the unit used for speed limits in most countries (expressed as km/h).

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.

How many furlong are in a kilometer?

There are 4.97097 furlong in 1 kilometer.


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