Convert rod to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to rod.
1 rd = 0.999998000004 rd (US). To convert rod to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.999998000004; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 1.000002 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 = 0.999998000004 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 1.000002 rd
- 10 rd = 9.99998000004 rd (US)
- 100 rd = 99.9998000004 rd (US)
How to Convert Rod to Rod (Us Survey)
1 rd = 0.999998000004 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to rd (US):
15 rd = 15 × 0.999998000004 rd (US) = 14.99997000006 rd (US)
Rod to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| rod | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 0.999998000004 rd (US) |
| 2 rd | 1.99999600001 rd (US) |
| 3 rd | 2.99999400001 rd (US) |
| 5 rd | 4.99999000002 rd (US) |
| 10 rd | 9.99998000004 rd (US) |
| 20 rd | 19.9999600001 rd (US) |
| 50 rd | 49.9999000002 rd (US) |
| 100 rd | 99.9998000004 rd (US) |
| 500 rd | 499.999000002 rd (US) |
| 1000 rd | 999.998000004 rd (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.
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 rod in rod (US survey)?
1 rod (rd) = 0.999998000004 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert rod to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the rod value by 0.999998000004. For example, 25 rd × 0.999998000004 = 24.9999500001 rd (US).
What is 10 rod in rod (US survey)?
10 rd = 9.99998000004 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the rod or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 rd equals only 0.999998000004 rd (US).