Convert X-unit to rod
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Rod
1 X = 1.992523661815e-14 rd
Example: convert 15 X to rd:
15 X = 15 × 1.992523661815e-14 rd = 2.9887854927225e-13 rd
X-Unit to Rod Conversion Table
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X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.
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.