Convert handbreadth to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Rod (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.0151514848485455 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to rd (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.0151514848485455 rd (US) = 0.227272272728182 rd (US)
Handbreadth to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey rod was used for land surveying in the United States.