Convert ell to rod
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Rod
1 ell = 0.227272727272727 rd
Example: convert 15 ell to rd:
15 ell = 15 × 0.227272727272727 rd = 3.40909090909091 rd
Ell to Rod Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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.