Convert rod to aln
Enter a value below to convert rod [rd] to aln [aln]. Reverse conversion: Convert aln to rod.
1 rd = 8.46983532902 aln. To convert rod to aln, multiply the value by 8.46983532902; to go the other way, divide by it (1 aln = 0.118066049829 rd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Rod to Aln: Quick Reference
- 1 rd = 8.46983532902 aln
- 1 aln = 0.118066049829 rd
- 10 rd = 84.6983532902 aln
- 100 rd = 846.983532902 aln
How to Convert Rod to Aln
1 rd = 8.46983532902433 aln
Example: convert 15 rd to aln:
15 rd = 15 × 8.46983532902433 aln = 127.047529935365 aln
Rod to Aln Conversion Table
| rod | aln |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 8.46983532902 aln |
| 2 rd | 16.939670658 aln |
| 3 rd | 25.4095059871 aln |
| 5 rd | 42.3491766451 aln |
| 10 rd | 84.6983532902 aln |
| 20 rd | 169.39670658 aln |
| 50 rd | 423.491766451 aln |
| 100 rd | 846.983532902 aln |
| 500 rd | 4234.91766451 aln |
| 1000 rd | 8469.83532902 aln |
Rod: Definition and Use
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.
Aln: Definition and Use
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
Rod to Aln: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 rod in aln?
1 rod (rd) = 8.46983532902 aln (aln).
How do you convert rod to aln?
Multiply the rod value by 8.46983532902. For example, 25 rd × 8.46983532902 = 211.745883226 aln.
What is 10 rod in aln?
10 rd = 84.6983532902 aln.
Which unit is larger, the rod or the aln?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 rd = 8.46983532902 aln.