Convert chain (US survey) to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 4.00000000002 rd (US). To convert chain (US survey) to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 4.00000000002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 0.249999999999 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) = 4.00000000002 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 0.249999999999 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 40.0000000002 rd (US)
- 100 ch (US) = 400.000000002 rd (US)
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Rod (Us Survey)
1 ch (US) = 4.00000000001988 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to rd (US):
15 ch (US) = 15 × 4.00000000001988 rd (US) = 60.0000000002983 rd (US)
Chain (Us Survey) to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 4.00000000002 rd (US) |
| 2 ch (US) | 8.00000000004 rd (US) |
| 3 ch (US) | 12.0000000001 rd (US) |
| 5 ch (US) | 20.0000000001 rd (US) |
| 10 ch (US) | 40.0000000002 rd (US) |
| 20 ch (US) | 80.0000000004 rd (US) |
| 50 ch (US) | 200.000000001 rd (US) |
| 100 ch (US) | 400.000000002 rd (US) |
| 500 ch (US) | 2000.00000001 rd (US) |
| 1000 ch (US) | 4000.00000002 rd (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod 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 rod was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in rod (US survey)?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 4.00000000002 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 4.00000000002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 4.00000000002 = 100 rd (US).
What is 10 chain (US survey) in rod (US survey)?
10 ch (US) = 40.0000000002 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the rod (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 4.00000000002 rd (US).