Convert millimeter to rod
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Rod
1 mm = 0.000198838781515947 rd
Example: convert 15 mm to rd:
15 mm = 15 × 0.000198838781515947 rd = 0.0029825817227392 rd
Millimeter to Rod Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.