Convert aln to rod
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Rod
1 aln = 0.118066049828999 rd
Example: convert 15 aln to rd:
15 aln = 15 × 0.118066049828999 rd = 1.77099074743498 rd
Aln to Rod Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.