Convert pole to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to pole.
1 pole = 0.999998000004 rd (US). To convert pole to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.999998000004; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 1.000002 pole). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pole = 0.999998000004 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 1.000002 pole
- 10 pole = 9.99998000004 rd (US)
- 100 pole = 99.9998000004 rd (US)
How to Convert Pole to Rod (Us Survey)
1 pole = 0.999998000004 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 pole to rd (US):
15 pole = 15 × 0.999998000004 rd (US) = 14.99997000006 rd (US)
Pole to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| pole | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 pole | 0.999998000004 rd (US) |
| 2 pole | 1.99999600001 rd (US) |
| 3 pole | 2.99999400001 rd (US) |
| 5 pole | 4.99999000002 rd (US) |
| 10 pole | 9.99998000004 rd (US) |
| 20 pole | 19.9999600001 rd (US) |
| 50 pole | 49.9999000002 rd (US) |
| 100 pole | 99.9998000004 rd (US) |
| 500 pole | 499.999000002 rd (US) |
| 1000 pole | 999.998000004 rd (US) |
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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 pole in rod (US survey)?
1 pole (pole) = 0.999998000004 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert pole to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the pole value by 0.999998000004. For example, 25 pole × 0.999998000004 = 24.9999500001 rd (US).
What is 10 pole in rod (US survey)?
10 pole = 9.99998000004 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the pole or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 pole equals only 0.999998000004 rd (US).