Convert hectometer to rod
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Rod
1 hm = 19.8838781515947 rd
Example: convert 15 hm to rd:
15 hm = 15 × 19.8838781515947 rd = 298.25817227392 rd
Hectometer to Rod Conversion Table
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Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
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.