A furlong is a unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile. It measures exactly 660 feet, 220 yards, or approximately 201.168 meters
. Historically, it originated as the length of a furrow in a ploughed field and is still used primarily in horse racing to describe race lengths
. In summary:
- 1 furlong = 1/8 mile
- 1 furlong = 660 feet
- 1 furlong = 220 yards
- 1 furlong ≈ 201.168 meters
This unit remains standard in horse racing and some agricultural contexts, though it is considered archaic in most other uses
