Convert famn to rod
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Rod
1 famn = 0.354198149467112 rd
Example: convert 15 famn to rd:
15 famn = 15 × 0.354198149467112 rd = 5.31297224200668 rd
Famn to Rod Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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.