Convert rod to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Nautical League (Uk)
1 rd = 0.000904605263157895 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 rd to NL (UK):
15 rd = 15 × 0.000904605263157895 NL (UK) = 0.0135690789473684 NL (UK)
Rod to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.