Convert rod to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to rod.
1 rd = 2.74999450001 fath (US). To convert rod to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 2.74999450001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 0.363637090909 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 = 2.74999450001 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 0.363637090909 rd
- 10 rd = 27.4999450001 fath (US)
- 100 rd = 274.999450001 fath (US)
How to Convert Rod to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 rd = 2.749994500011 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to fath (US):
15 rd = 15 × 2.749994500011 fath (US) = 41.249917500165 fath (US)
Rod to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| rod | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 2.74999450001 fath (US) |
| 2 rd | 5.49998900002 fath (US) |
| 3 rd | 8.24998350003 fath (US) |
| 5 rd | 13.7499725001 fath (US) |
| 10 rd | 27.4999450001 fath (US) |
| 20 rd | 54.9998900002 fath (US) |
| 50 rd | 137.499725001 fath (US) |
| 100 rd | 274.999450001 fath (US) |
| 500 rd | 1374.99725001 fath (US) |
| 1000 rd | 2749.99450001 fath (US) |
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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 rod in fathom (US survey)?
1 rod (rd) = 2.74999450001 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert rod to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the rod value by 2.74999450001. For example, 25 rd × 2.74999450001 = 68.7498625003 fath (US).
What is 10 rod in fathom (US survey)?
10 rd = 27.4999450001 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the rod or the fathom (US survey)?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 rd = 2.74999450001 fath (US).