Convert fingerbreadth to rod
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Rod
1 fingerbreadth = 0.00378787878787879 rd
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to rd:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.00378787878787879 rd = 0.0568181818181818 rd
Fingerbreadth to Rod Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.