Convert astronomical unit to rod
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Rod
1 AU, UA = 29745858327.3682 rd
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to rd:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 29745858327.3682 rd = 446187874910.523 rd
Astronomical Unit to Rod Conversion Table
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Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
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.