Convert chain (US survey) to rod
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 rd. To convert chain (US survey) to rod, multiply the value by 4.00000800002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd = 0.2499995 ch (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 rd
- 1 rd = 0.2499995 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 40.0000800002 rd
- 100 ch (US) = 400.000800002 rd
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Rod
1 ch (US) = 4.00000800001988 rd
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to rd:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 4.00000800001988 rd = 60.0001200002983 rd
Chain (Us Survey) to Rod Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | rod |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 4.00000800002 rd |
| 2 ch (US) | 8.00001600004 rd |
| 3 ch (US) | 12.0000240001 rd |
| 5 ch (US) | 20.0000400001 rd |
| 10 ch (US) | 40.0000800002 rd |
| 20 ch (US) | 80.0001600004 rd |
| 50 ch (US) | 200.000400001 rd |
| 100 ch (US) | 400.000800002 rd |
| 500 ch (US) | 2000.00400001 rd |
| 1000 ch (US) | 4000.00800002 rd |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in rod?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 4.00000800002 rod (rd).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to rod?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 4.00000800002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 4.00000800002 = 100.0002 rd.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in rod?
10 ch (US) = 40.0000800002 rd.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the rod?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 rd.