Convert Ell to Rod
Input the number of ells you want to convert to rods.
How to Convert Ells to Rods
The ell and rod are both units of length. 1 rod equals 4.4 ells. This means to convert ells to rods, you divide by 4.4.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ell to rods:
We need to convert ells to rods
Since 1 rd = 4.4 ell, divide by 4.4
5 ÷ 4.4 = 1.1363636364
5 ell = 1.1363636364 rd
Ell to Rod Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common ell to rod conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ells (ell) | Rods (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.2272727273 rd |
| 2 ell | 0.4545454545 rd |
| 5 ell | 1.1363636364 rd |
| 10 ell | 2.2727272727 rd |
| 15 ell | 3.4090909091 rd |
| 20 ell | 4.5454545455 rd |
| 25 ell | 5.6818181818 rd |
| 50 ell | 11.363636364 rd |
| 100 ell | 22.727272727 rd |
About These Units
Ell (ell)
An ell is a historical unit approximately 45 inches or 1.143 meters, used for measuring cloth. Ell lengths varied significantly: English ell (45"), Scottish ell (37"), Flemish ell (27"). The word comes from Latin "ulna" meaning forearm.
Rod (rd)
A rod (rd), also called perch or pole, is an imperial unit equal to 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or 5.0292 meters. Rods were historically used in land surveying and agriculture. Four rods equal one chain, 40 rods equal one furlong.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ells to rods?
To convert ells to rods, divide the value by 4.4. For example, 10 ell = 2.2727272727 rd.
How many rods are in 1 ell?
1 ell equals 0.2272727273 rods.
What is the formula for ells to rods?
The formula is: rd = ell ÷ 4.4.