Convert hand to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to hand.
1 hand = 0.0202019797981 rd (US). To convert hand to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0202019797981; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 49.500099 hand). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hand = 0.0202019797981 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 49.500099 hand
- 10 hand = 0.202019797981 rd (US)
- 100 hand = 2.02019797981 rd (US)
How to Convert Hand to Rod (Us Survey)
1 hand = 0.0202019797980606 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 hand to rd (US):
15 hand = 15 × 0.0202019797980606 rd (US) = 0.303029696970909 rd (US)
Hand to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| hand | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 hand | 0.0202019797981 rd (US) |
| 2 hand | 0.0404039595961 rd (US) |
| 3 hand | 0.0606059393942 rd (US) |
| 5 hand | 0.10100989899 rd (US) |
| 10 hand | 0.202019797981 rd (US) |
| 20 hand | 0.404039595961 rd (US) |
| 50 hand | 1.0100989899 rd (US) |
| 100 hand | 2.02019797981 rd (US) |
| 500 hand | 10.100989899 rd (US) |
| 1000 hand | 20.2019797981 rd (US) |
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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 hand in rod (US survey)?
1 hand (hand) = 0.0202019797981 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert hand to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the hand value by 0.0202019797981. For example, 25 hand × 0.0202019797981 = 0.505049494952 rd (US).
What is 10 hand in rod (US survey)?
10 hand = 0.202019797981 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the hand or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 hand equals only 0.0202019797981 rd (US).