Convert rod (US survey) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert rod (US survey) [rd (US)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to rod (US survey).
1 rd (US) = 0.00271555618704 NM. To convert rod (US survey) to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.00271555618704; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 368.24868687 rd (US)). 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 (US) = 0.00271555618704 NM
- 1 NM = 368.24868687 rd (US)
- 10 rd (US) = 0.0271555618704 NM
- 100 rd (US) = 0.271555618704 NM
How to Convert Rod (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 rd (US) = 0.00271555618704104 NM
Example: convert 15 rd (US) to NM:
15 rd (US) = 15 × 0.00271555618704104 NM = 0.0407333428056156 NM
Rod (Us Survey) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| rod (US survey) | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd (US) | 0.00271555618704 NM |
| 2 rd (US) | 0.00543111237408 NM |
| 3 rd (US) | 0.00814666856112 NM |
| 5 rd (US) | 0.0135777809352 NM |
| 10 rd (US) | 0.0271555618704 NM |
| 20 rd (US) | 0.0543111237408 NM |
| 50 rd (US) | 0.135777809352 NM |
| 100 rd (US) | 0.271555618704 NM |
| 500 rd (US) | 1.35777809352 NM |
| 1000 rd (US) | 2.71555618704 NM |
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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 rod (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
1 rod (US survey) (rd (US)) = 0.00271555618704 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert rod (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the rod (US survey) value by 0.00271555618704. For example, 25 rd (US) × 0.00271555618704 = 0.067888904676 NM.
What is 10 rod (US survey) in nautical mile (international)?
10 rd (US) = 0.0271555618704 NM.
Which unit is larger, the rod (US survey) or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 rd (US) equals only 0.00271555618704 NM.