Convert mile (statute) to rod
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Rod
1 mi (US) = 320.000640001273 rd
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to rd:
15 mi (US) = 15 Γ 320.000640001273 rd = 4800.00960001909 rd
Mile (Statute) to Rod Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.