Convert rod to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Mile (Roman)
1 rd = 0.00339855818743563 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 rd to mi (Roman):
15 rd = 15 × 0.00339855818743563 mi (Roman) = 0.0509783728115345 mi (Roman)
Rod to Mile (Roman) 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 (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.