How to convert feet to rods
1 foot is equal to 0.06060606061 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 16.5 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = feet × 0.06060606061
rods = feet ÷ 16.5Example: convert 15 ft to rd: 15 × 0.06060606061 = 0.9090909091 rd.
Foot to Rod conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.0006060606061 rd |
| 0.1 ft | 0.006060606061 rd |
| 1 ft | 0.06060606061 rd |
| 2 ft | 0.1212121212 rd |
| 3 ft | 0.1818181818 rd |
| 5 ft | 0.303030303 rd |
| 10 ft | 0.6060606061 rd |
| 20 ft | 1.212121212 rd |
| 50 ft | 3.03030303 rd |
| 100 ft | 6.060606061 rd |
| 250 ft | 15.15151515 rd |
| 500 ft | 30.3030303 rd |
| 1,000 ft | 60.60606061 rd |
About the foot
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.
Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 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