Convert handbreadth to rod
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Rod
1 handbreadth = 0.0151515151515152 rd
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to rd:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0151515151515152 rd = 0.227272727272727 rd
Handbreadth to Rod Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.