Convert ell to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Rod (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.227272272728182 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to rd (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.227272272728182 rd (US) = 3.40908409092273 rd (US)
Ell to Rod (Us Survey) 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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey rod was used for land surveying in the United States.