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Convert Handbreadth to Rods (US survey)

Handbreadth




Rods (US survey)


How to use this Handbreadth to Rods (US survey) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Handbreadth value from Handbreadth units to Rods (US survey) units.

  1. Enter the input Handbreadth value in the text field.
  2. The given Handbreadth is converted to Rods (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Rods (US survey) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Rods (US survey) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Handbreadth to Rods (US survey), use the following formula.

Rods (US survey) = Handbreadth / 66.00013201274069

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Handbreadth to Rods (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Handbreadth to Rods (US survey).

Handbreadth (handbreadth)Rods (US survey) (rd)
0 handbreadth0 rd
1 handbreadth0.01515148485 rd
2 handbreadth0.03030296969 rd
3 handbreadth0.04545445454 rd
4 handbreadth0.06060593938 rd
5 handbreadth0.07575742423 rd
6 handbreadth0.09090890907 rd
7 handbreadth0.1061 rd
8 handbreadth0.1212 rd
9 handbreadth0.1364 rd
10 handbreadth0.1515 rd
20 handbreadth0.303 rd
50 handbreadth0.7576 rd
100 handbreadth1.5151 rd
1000 handbreadth15.1515 rd
10000 handbreadth151.5148 rd
100000 handbreadth1515.1485 rd

Handbreadth

A handbreadth is a historical unit of length used to measure small distances, typically based on the width of a hand. One handbreadth is approximately equivalent to 4 inches or about 0.1016 meters.

The handbreadth is defined as the width of a person's hand, measured from the edge of the thumb to the edge of the little finger when the hand is spread out. This unit was used for practical measurements in various contexts, including textiles and construction.

Handbreadths were used in historical measurement systems for assessing lengths and dimensions where precise tools were not available. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and everyday use in different cultures.

Rods (US survey)

A rod (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey rod is equivalent to exactly 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.

The US survey rod is defined as 16.5 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.

Rods (US survey) are used in land surveying, property measurement, and agricultural practices in the United States. The unit ensures consistency and accuracy in measuring shorter distances within these fields.