Convert cubit (UK) to rod
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Rod
1 cubit (UK) = 0.0909090909090909 rd
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to rd:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 0.0909090909090909 rd = 1.36363636363636 rd
Cubit (Uk) to Rod Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.