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Rod

A rod is a traditional unit of length used in land measurement and surveying. It is equal to 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or exactly 5.0292 meters.

Also known as a pole or perch, the rod dates back to medieval England and was commonly used for measuring land and agricultural plots. It is closely related to other units such as the chain (which is 4 rods) and the furlong (which is 40 rods).

Key conversions:

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  1 rod = 16.5 feet

  
  
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  1 rod = 5.5 yards

  
  
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  1 rod = 5.0292 meters

  
  
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  4 rods = 1 chain

  
  
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  40 rods = 1 furlong

  
  

Though largely replaced by metric units today, the rod is still occasionally used in surveying and legal descriptions of land, especially in the United States and the UK.

Caliber

Caliber is a term used to describe the internal diameter of a cylindrical object, most commonly the inside diameter of a gun barrel or firearm bore. It is typically measured in inches or millimeters.

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  In firearms, caliber indicates the diameter of the bullet or projectile that can be fired from the barrel (e.g., a .45 caliber means the barrel’s internal diameter is 0.45 inches).

  
  
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  In other contexts, such as engineering or piping, caliber can refer more generally to the diameter or thickness of tubes or cylindrical objects.

  
  

Key points:

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  Caliber = internal diameter of a barrel or tube

  
  
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  Measured in inches or millimeters

  
  
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  Important for firearm specifications and ammunition compatibility

  
  
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  Also used in engineering and manufacturing

  
  

Caliber is crucial for matching ammunition to firearms and for defining performance characteristics like velocity and accuracy.