Convert pole to rod
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Rod
1 pole = 1 rd
Example: convert 15 pole to rd:
15 pole = 15 × 1 rd = 15 rd
Pole to Rod Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic 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.