Convert rod to petameter
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to petameter [Pm], or Convert petameter to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Petameter
1 rd = 5.0292e-15 Pm
Example: convert 15 rd to Pm:
15 rd = 15 × 5.0292e-15 Pm = 7.5438e-14 Pm
Rod to Petameter 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.
Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.