Convert rod to aln
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Aln
1 rd = 8.46983532902433 aln
Example: convert 15 rd to aln:
15 rd = 15 × 8.46983532902433 aln = 127.047529935365 aln
Rod to Aln 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.
Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.