Convert rod to yard
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Yard
1 rd = 5.5 yd
Example: convert 15 rd to yd:
15 rd = 15 × 5.5 yd = 82.5 yd
Rod to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.