Used in planetary science (Earth's diameter = ~12.7 Mm). Also for long-distance fiber optics or satellite measurements. The Rod (or pole/perch) was historically used in land surveying and agriculture. Measuring exactly 16.5 feet, rods were commonly used to define property boundaries. A standard American football field is 320 rods long (including end zones). This unit still appears in some property deeds and agricultural measurements.
To convert between Megameter (Mm) and Rod (rd), use the following formulas:
1 Megameter (Mm) = 198838.78151594684 Rod (rd)
1 Rod (rd) = 0.0000050292 Megameter (Mm)
1 Mm = 1 * 198838.78151594684 rd = 198838.78151594684 rd
2.4 Mm = 2.4 * 198838.78151594684 rd = 477213.0756382724 rd
5 Mm = 5 * 198838.78151594684 rd = 994193.9075797342 rd
10 Mm = 10 * 198838.78151594684 rd = 1988387.8151594684 rd
| Megameter (Mm) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mm | 198838.78151594684 rd |
| 5 Mm | 994193.9075797342 rd |
| 10 Mm | 1988387.8151594684 rd |
| 50 Mm | 9941939.075797342 rd |
| 100 Mm | 19883878.151594684 rd |