Convert rod to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Decimeter
1 rd = 50.292 dm
Example: convert 15 rd to dm:
15 rd = 15 × 50.292 dm = 754.38 dm
Rod to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.