Convert hand to rod
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Rod
1 hand = 0.0202020202020202 rd
Example: convert 15 hand to rd:
15 hand = 15 × 0.0202020202020202 rd = 0.303030303030303 rd
Hand to Rod Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.