Convert rod to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Mile (Statute)
1 rd = 0.00312499375000007 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to mi (US):
15 rd = 15 × 0.00312499375000007 mi (US) = 0.0468749062500011 mi (US)
Rod to Mile (Statute) 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 (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.