A rod (also called a pole or perch) is a traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, used historically in surveying and land measurement.

What does span (cloth) measure?

Span (cloth) is a traditional unit based on the distance from thumb to little finger of an outstretched hand, commonly about 9 inches or 22.9 cm, used in textiles.

How do I convert rod to span (cloth)?

Multiply the length value in rods by 22 to get the equivalent length in span (cloth), according to the fixed conversion rate.

How to Convert from Rod [rd] to Span (cloth)?

Convert length units from rod [rd] to span (cloth) using our easy-to-use online converter. Understand how these traditional measurements relate and apply to historical, textile, and crafting contexts.

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Rod [rd] to Span (cloth) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from rod, a traditional surveying unit, to span (cloth), a non-SI textile measurement. It helps translate large land measurement units into smaller fabric-related lengths.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in rods (rd) you want to convert
Select 'rod [rd]' as the from-unit and 'span (cloth)' as the to-unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in span (cloth)
Use the displayed result for fabric widths, tailoring, or historical measurement references

Key Features

Converts rod (rd) to span (cloth) with a fixed conversion rate
Supports understanding of traditional and historical length units
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversion tasks
Useful for textile, tailoring, and heritage measurement applications

Examples

1 Rod [rd] equals 22 Span (cloth)
3 Rods [rd] equal 66 Span (cloth)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historical land deeds and cadastral records
Describing agricultural field and fence dimensions from legacy surveys
Supporting heritage building or landscape restoration projects
Describing narrow fabric widths or trims in historical textile records
Quick informal textile measurements in tailoring or handcrafts

Tips & Best Practices

Understand the traditional context of rods and spans when converting
Consider the variability of span measurements based on hand size
Use conversions to bridge historical land measures with textile dimensions
Apply this tool for practical tailoring and small fabric-related measurements

Limitations

Rod is a large historic surveying unit and may be obsolete in modern use
Span (cloth) is an informal textile measure and may vary by individual
Conversions should be contextualized due to differences in measurement origins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rod (rd)?: A rod (also called a pole or perch) is a traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
What does span (cloth) measure?: Span (cloth) is a traditional unit based on the distance from thumb to little finger of an outstretched hand, commonly about 9 inches or 22.9 cm, used in textiles.
How do I convert rod to span (cloth)?: Multiply the length value in rods by 22 to get the equivalent length in span (cloth), according to the fixed conversion rate.

Key Terminology

Rod [rd]: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used historically in surveying and land measurement.
Span (cloth): A non-SI textile length unit based on the distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger of an outstretched hand, about 9 inches.
Conversion Rate: The fixed multiplier used to translate one unit of measure to another; here, 1 Rod equals 22 Span (cloth).

Quick Knowledge Check

Which traditional unit is larger in length?

Span (cloth)

Rod [rd]

They are the same size

What is a span (cloth) based on?

Distance between thumb and little finger

Length of a foot

Length of a yard

How many span (cloth) equal 1 rod?

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