Convert nautical mile (international) to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to nautical mile (international).
1 NM = 368.24868687 rd (US). To convert nautical mile (international) to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 368.24868687; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 0.00271555618704 NM). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM = 368.24868687 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 0.00271555618704 NM
- 10 NM = 3682.4868687 rd (US)
- 100 NM = 36824.868687 rd (US)
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Rod (Us Survey)
1 NM = 368.24868687016 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 NM to rd (US):
15 NM = 15 × 368.24868687016 rd (US) = 5523.7303030524 rd (US)
Nautical Mile (International) to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nautical mile (international) | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 368.24868687 rd (US) |
| 2 NM | 736.49737374 rd (US) |
| 3 NM | 1104.74606061 rd (US) |
| 5 NM | 1841.24343435 rd (US) |
| 10 NM | 3682.4868687 rd (US) |
| 20 NM | 7364.9737374 rd (US) |
| 50 NM | 18412.4343435 rd (US) |
| 100 NM | 36824.868687 rd (US) |
| 500 NM | 184124.343435 rd (US) |
| 1000 NM | 368248.68687 rd (US) |
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
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 nautical mile (international) in rod (US survey)?
1 nautical mile (international) (NM) = 368.24868687 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert nautical mile (international) to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the nautical mile (international) value by 368.24868687. For example, 25 NM × 368.24868687 = 9206.21717175 rd (US).
What is 10 nautical mile (international) in rod (US survey)?
10 NM = 3682.4868687 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (international) or the rod (US survey)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 NM = 368.24868687 rd (US).