Furlong to Rod Converter

1 Furlong = 0 Rod

Furlong (fur) to Rod (rd) Conversion

Primarily used in horse racing (UK/US). 1 furlong = 660 feet = 1/8 mile. The Rod (or pole/perch) was historically used in land surveying and agriculture. Measuring exactly 16.5 feet, rods were commonly used to define property boundaries. A standard American football field is 320 rods long (including end zones). This unit still appears in some property deeds and agricultural measurements.

Conversion Formula

To convert between Furlong (fur) and Rod (rd), use the following formulas:

1 Furlong (fur) = 40 Rod (rd)

1 Rod (rd) = 0.025 Furlong (fur)

Example Conversions

1. Convert 1 Furlong (fur) to Rod (rd)

1 fur = 1 * 40 rd = 40 rd

2. Convert 5 Furlong (fur) to Rod (rd)

5 fur = 5 * 40 rd = 200 rd

3. Convert 8 Furlong (fur) to Rod (rd)

8 fur = 8 * 40 rd = 320 rd

Furlong (fur) to Rod (rd) Conversion Table

Furlong (fur)Rod (rd)
1 fur40 rd
5 fur200 rd
10 fur400 rd

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