Convert perch to rod
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Rod
1 perch = 1 rd
Example: convert 15 perch to rd:
15 perch = 15 × 1 rd = 15 rd
Perch to Rod Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch 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.