Convert exameter to rod
Please provide values below to convert exameter [Em] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to exameter.
How to Convert Exameter to Rod
1 Em = 1.98838781515947e+17 rd
Example: convert 15 Em to rd:
15 Em = 15 × 1.98838781515947e+17 rd = 2.9825817227392e+18 rd
Exameter to Rod Conversion Table
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Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.
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.