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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.

Famn

A famn (also spelled fathom in English) is a traditional Scandinavian unit of length used primarily for measuring the depth of water or length of ropes and cables. It is roughly equivalent to 6 Swedish feet, which translates to about 1.828 meters (approximately 6 feet).

The famn is similar in concept to the English fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.

While largely obsolete today, the famn was commonly used in maritime contexts in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and remains part of historical measurements.

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  1 famn ≈ 1.828 meters (6 feet)

  
  
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  Used to measure water depth and rope length

  
  
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  Traditional Scandinavian maritime unit

  
  
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  Equivalent to the English fathom