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A furlong is a measure of distance and it is still used on racecourses. A furlong measures 1/8th of a mile.

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what unit do you measure furlongs in?

A furlong is a unit of distance equal to 1/8 of a mile.


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1 furlong = 201.168 metres.


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Yes. A furlong is an eighth of a mile.


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1 furlong = 1/8 of a mile = 220 yards = 660 feet = 7,920 inches


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