Convert mile (Roman) to rod
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Rod
1 mi (Roman) = 294.242424242424 rd
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to rd:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 294.242424242424 rd = 4413.63636363636 rd
Mile (Roman) to Rod Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile 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.