Convert ell to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to ell.
1 ell = 0.227272272728 rd (US). To convert ell to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.227272272728; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 4.4000088 ell). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ell = 0.227272272728 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 4.4000088 ell
- 10 ell = 2.27272272728 rd (US)
- 100 ell = 22.7272272728 rd (US)
How to Convert Ell to Rod (Us Survey)
1 ell = 0.227272272728182 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ell to rd (US):
15 ell = 15 × 0.227272272728182 rd (US) = 3.40908409092273 rd (US)
Ell to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| ell | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.227272272728 rd (US) |
| 2 ell | 0.454544545456 rd (US) |
| 3 ell | 0.681816818185 rd (US) |
| 5 ell | 1.13636136364 rd (US) |
| 10 ell | 2.27272272728 rd (US) |
| 20 ell | 4.54544545456 rd (US) |
| 50 ell | 11.3636136364 rd (US) |
| 100 ell | 22.7272272728 rd (US) |
| 500 ell | 113.636136364 rd (US) |
| 1000 ell | 227.272272728 rd (US) |
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey rod was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ell in rod (US survey)?
1 ell (ell) = 0.227272272728 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert ell to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the ell value by 0.227272272728. For example, 25 ell × 0.227272272728 = 5.6818068182 rd (US).
What is 10 ell in rod (US survey)?
10 ell = 2.27272272728 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the ell or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.227272272728 rd (US).