Convert rod to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 rd = 0.00271381578947368 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 rd to NM (UK):
15 rd = 15 × 0.00271381578947368 NM (UK) = 0.0407072368421053 NM (UK)
Rod to Nautical Mile (Uk) 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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.