Convert rod to mile
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Mile
1 rd = 0.003125 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 rd to mi, mi(Int):
15 rd = 15 × 0.003125 mi, mi(Int) = 0.046875 mi, mi(Int)
Rod to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.