Convert span (cloth) to rod
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Rod
1 span = 0.0454545454545454 rd
Example: convert 15 span to rd:
15 span = 15 × 0.0454545454545454 rd = 0.681818181818182 rd
Span (Cloth) to Rod Conversion Table
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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.
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.