Convert fathom (US survey) to rod
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to fathom (US survey).
1 fath (US) = 0.363637090909 rd. To convert fathom (US survey) to rod, multiply the value by 0.363637090909; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd = 2.74999450001 fath (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 fath (US) = 0.363637090909 rd
- 1 rd = 2.74999450001 fath (US)
- 10 fath (US) = 3.63637090909 rd
- 100 fath (US) = 36.3637090909 rd
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Rod
1 fath (US) = 0.363637090909091 rd
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to rd:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.363637090909091 rd = 5.45455636363636 rd
Fathom (Us Survey) to Rod Conversion Table
| fathom (US survey) | rod |
|---|---|
| 1 fath (US) | 0.363637090909 rd |
| 2 fath (US) | 0.727274181818 rd |
| 3 fath (US) | 1.09091127273 rd |
| 5 fath (US) | 1.81818545455 rd |
| 10 fath (US) | 3.63637090909 rd |
| 20 fath (US) | 7.27274181818 rd |
| 50 fath (US) | 18.1818545455 rd |
| 100 fath (US) | 36.3637090909 rd |
| 500 fath (US) | 181.818545455 rd |
| 1000 fath (US) | 363.637090909 rd |
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in 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 fathom (US survey) in rod?
1 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)) = 0.363637090909 rod (rd).
How do you convert fathom (US survey) to rod?
Multiply the fathom (US survey) value by 0.363637090909. For example, 25 fath (US) × 0.363637090909 = 9.09092727273 rd.
What is 10 fathom (US survey) in rod?
10 fath (US) = 3.63637090909 rd.
Which unit is larger, the fathom (US survey) or the rod?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 fath (US) equals only 0.363637090909 rd.