Convert rod to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Span (Cloth)
1 rd = 22 span
Example: convert 15 rd to span:
15 rd = 15 × 22 span = 330 span
Rod to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.