Convert rod to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Kilometer
1 rd = 0.0050292 km
Example: convert 15 rd to km:
15 rd = 15 × 0.0050292 km = 0.075438 km
Rod to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.