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Convert rod [rd] to ell
Please provide values below to Convert rod [rd] to ell, or vice versa.
What is a Rod?
The rod (5.5 yards or 5.0292 m) was used in field measurement across Europe. Also called a perch or pole, 40 rods made a furlong in traditional English units.
What is an Ell?
The ell was a medieval cloth measurement ranging from 27-45 inches (69-114 cm) across Europe. The English ell measured 45 inches (1.143 m), while the Scottish ell was longer at 37 inches (94 cm). Derived from the Latin 'ulna' (arm), it represented the length from elbow to fingertip plus an extra hand span for cloth merchants.
rod [rd] to ell Conversion Table
| rod [rd] | ell |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rod [rd] | 0.044 ell |
| 0.1 rod [rd] | 0.44 ell |
| 1 rod [rd] | 4.4 ell |
| 2 rod [rd] | 8.8 ell |
| 3 rod [rd] | 13.2 ell |
| 5 rod [rd] | 22 ell |
| 10 rod [rd] | 44 ell |
| 20 rod [rd] | 88 ell |
| 50 rod [rd] | 220 ell |
| 100 rod [rd] | 440 ell |
| 1000 rod [rd] | 4400 ell |
How to Convert rod [rd] to ell
1 rod [rd] = 4.4 ell
1 ell = 0.22727272727273 rod [rd]
Example: convert 15 rod [rd] to ell:
15 × 4.4 = 66 ell