Convert rod to exameter
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to exameter [Em], or Convert exameter to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Exameter
1 rd = 5.0292e-18 Em
Example: convert 15 rd to Em:
15 rd = 15 × 5.0292e-18 Em = 7.5438e-17 Em
Rod to Exameter 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.
Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.