Convert fingerbreadth to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Rod (Us Survey)
1 fingerbreadth = 0.00378787121213636 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to rd (US):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.00378787121213636 rd (US) = 0.0568180681820455 rd (US)
Fingerbreadth to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.