Convert rod to chain
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to rod.
1 rd = 0.25 ch. To convert rod to chain, multiply the value by 0.25; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 4 rd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 rd = 0.25 ch
- 1 ch = 4 rd
- 10 rd = 2.5 ch
- 100 rd = 25 ch
How to Convert Rod to Chain
1 rd = 0.25 ch
Example: convert 15 rd to ch:
15 rd = 15 × 0.25 ch = 3.75 ch
Rod to Chain Conversion Table
| rod | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 0.25 ch |
| 2 rd | 0.5 ch |
| 3 rd | 0.75 ch |
| 5 rd | 1.25 ch |
| 10 rd | 2.5 ch |
| 20 rd | 5 ch |
| 50 rd | 12.5 ch |
| 100 rd | 25 ch |
| 500 rd | 125 ch |
| 1000 rd | 250 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 rod in chain?
1 rod (rd) = 0.25 chain (ch).
How do you convert rod to chain?
Multiply the rod value by 0.25. For example, 25 rd × 0.25 = 6.25 ch.
What is 10 rod in chain?
10 rd = 2.5 ch.
Which unit is larger, the rod or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 rd equals only 0.25 ch.