Convert rod to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Fingerbreadth
1 rd = 264 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 rd to fingerbreadth:
15 rd = 15 × 264 fingerbreadth = 3960 fingerbreadth
Rod to Fingerbreadth Conversion Table
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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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.