Convert caliber to rod
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Rod
1 cl = 5.05050505050505e-05 rd
Example: convert 15 cl to rd:
15 cl = 15 × 5.05050505050505e-05 rd = 0.000757575757575757 rd
Caliber to Rod Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.