Convert rod to league
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to league [lea], or Convert league to rod.
How to Convert Rod to League
1 rd = 0.00104166666666667 lea
Example: convert 15 rd to lea:
15 rd = 15 Γ 0.00104166666666667 lea = 0.015625 lea
Rod to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.