Convert nautical league (UK) to rod
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Rod
1 NL (UK) = 1105.45454545455 rd
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to rd:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 1105.45454545455 rd = 16581.8181818182 rd
Nautical League (Uk) to Rod Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.