Convert foot to rod
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to foot.
1 ft = 0.0606060606061 rd. To convert foot to rod, multiply the value by 0.0606060606061; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd = 16.5 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 0.0606060606061 rd
- 1 rd = 16.5 ft
- 10 ft = 0.606060606061 rd
- 100 ft = 6.06060606061 rd
How to Convert Foot to Rod
1 ft = 0.0606060606060606 rd
Example: convert 15 ft to rd:
15 ft = 15 × 0.0606060606060606 rd = 0.909090909090909 rd
Foot to Rod Conversion Table
| foot | rod |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.0606060606061 rd |
| 2 ft | 0.121212121212 rd |
| 3 ft | 0.181818181818 rd |
| 5 ft | 0.30303030303 rd |
| 10 ft | 0.606060606061 rd |
| 20 ft | 1.21212121212 rd |
| 50 ft | 3.0303030303 rd |
| 100 ft | 6.06060606061 rd |
| 500 ft | 30.303030303 rd |
| 1000 ft | 60.6060606061 rd |
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
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 foot in rod?
1 foot (ft) = 0.0606060606061 rod (rd).
How do you convert foot to rod?
Multiply the foot value by 0.0606060606061. For example, 25 ft × 0.0606060606061 = 1.51515151515 rd.
What is 10 foot in rod?
10 ft = 0.606060606061 rd.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the rod?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 ft equals only 0.0606060606061 rd.