It is an abbrevation for Common Era and is an alternative to the  naming of the calendar era of AD. BCE (Before Common Era) and CE  are the numerical equivalents of the ca â¦ lendar eras of BC (Before  Christ) and AD ('Anno Domini'). 632 CE means the same as 632 AD.
A Rod A rod is a unit of distance equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet.
Converter type: length units. This online length from rod-unit into ft converter is a handy tool not just for certified or experienced professionals. First unit: rod (rod-unit) is used for measuring length. Second: foot (ft) is unit of length. The feet unit number 16.50 ft converts to 1 rod-unit, one rod.