How to convert ells to rods
1 ell is equal to 0.2272727273 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 4.4 ells. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = ells × 0.2272727273
rods = ells ÷ 4.4Example: convert 15 ell to rd: 15 × 0.2272727273 = 3.409090909 rd.
Ell to Rod conversion table
| Ell (ell) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ell | 0.002272727273 rd |
| 0.1 ell | 0.02272727273 rd |
| 1 ell | 0.2272727273 rd |
| 2 ell | 0.4545454545 rd |
| 3 ell | 0.6818181818 rd |
| 5 ell | 1.136363636 rd |
| 10 ell | 2.272727273 rd |
| 20 ell | 4.545454545 rd |
| 50 ell | 11.36363636 rd |
| 100 ell | 22.72727273 rd |
| 250 ell | 56.81818182 rd |
| 500 ell | 113.6363636 rd |
| 1,000 ell | 227.2727273 rd |
About the ell
The English ell is 45 inches (1.143 m). It was used for measuring cloth and was originally based on the length of an arm.
Symbol: ell · 1 ell = 1.143 m · Category: Historical & cloth
About the rod
The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.
Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary