How to convert fathoms to rods
1 fathom is equal to 0.3636363636 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 2.75 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = fathoms × 0.3636363636
rods = fathoms ÷ 2.75Example: convert 15 ftm to rd: 15 × 0.3636363636 = 5.454545455 rd.
Fathom to Rod conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 0.003636363636 rd |
| 0.1 ftm | 0.03636363636 rd |
| 1 ftm | 0.3636363636 rd |
| 2 ftm | 0.7272727273 rd |
| 3 ftm | 1.090909091 rd |
| 5 ftm | 1.818181818 rd |
| 10 ftm | 3.636363636 rd |
| 20 ftm | 7.272727273 rd |
| 50 ftm | 18.18181818 rd |
| 100 ftm | 36.36363636 rd |
| 250 ftm | 90.90909091 rd |
| 500 ftm | 181.8181818 rd |
| 1,000 ftm | 363.6363636 rd |
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the rod
The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.
Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary