Convert terameter to rod
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Rod
1 Tm = 198838781515.947 rd
Example: convert 15 Tm to rd:
15 Tm = 15 × 198838781515.947 rd = 2982581722739.2 rd
Terameter to Rod Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.