Convert rod to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to rod.
1 rd = 16.4999670001 ft (US). To convert rod to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 16.4999670001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 0.0606061818182 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 = 16.4999670001 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 0.0606061818182 rd
- 10 rd = 164.999670001 ft (US)
- 100 rd = 1649.99670001 ft (US)
How to Convert Rod to Foot (Us Survey)
1 rd = 16.499967000066 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to ft (US):
15 rd = 15 × 16.499967000066 ft (US) = 247.49950500099 ft (US)
Rod to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| rod | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 16.4999670001 ft (US) |
| 2 rd | 32.9999340001 ft (US) |
| 3 rd | 49.4999010002 ft (US) |
| 5 rd | 82.4998350003 ft (US) |
| 10 rd | 164.999670001 ft (US) |
| 20 rd | 329.999340001 ft (US) |
| 50 rd | 824.998350003 ft (US) |
| 100 rd | 1649.99670001 ft (US) |
| 500 rd | 8249.98350003 ft (US) |
| 1000 rd | 16499.9670001 ft (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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 rod in foot (US survey)?
1 rod (rd) = 16.4999670001 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert rod to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the rod value by 16.4999670001. For example, 25 rd × 16.4999670001 = 412.499175002 ft (US).
What is 10 rod in foot (US survey)?
10 rd = 164.999670001 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the rod or the foot (US survey)?
The rod is the larger unit: 1 rd = 16.4999670001 ft (US).