Convert fathom to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to fathom.
1 fath = 0.363635636365 rd (US). To convert fathom to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.363635636365; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 2.7500055 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 0.363635636365 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 2.7500055 fath
- 10 fath = 3.63635636365 rd (US)
- 100 fath = 36.3635636365 rd (US)
How to Convert Fathom to Rod (Us Survey)
1 fath = 0.363635636365091 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 fath to rd (US):
15 fath = 15 × 0.363635636365091 rd (US) = 5.45453454547636 rd (US)
Fathom to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fathom | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.363635636365 rd (US) |
| 2 fath | 0.72727127273 rd (US) |
| 3 fath | 1.0909069091 rd (US) |
| 5 fath | 1.81817818183 rd (US) |
| 10 fath | 3.63635636365 rd (US) |
| 20 fath | 7.2727127273 rd (US) |
| 50 fath | 18.1817818183 rd (US) |
| 100 fath | 36.3635636365 rd (US) |
| 500 fath | 181.817818183 rd (US) |
| 1000 fath | 363.635636365 rd (US) |
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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 fathom in rod (US survey)?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.363635636365 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert fathom to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.363635636365. For example, 25 fath × 0.363635636365 = 9.09089090913 rd (US).
What is 10 fathom in rod (US survey)?
10 fath = 3.63635636365 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.363635636365 rd (US).