How to convert inches to rods
1 inch is equal to 0.005050505051 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 198 inches. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = inches × 0.005050505051
rods = inches ÷ 198Example: convert 15 in to rd: 15 × 0.005050505051 = 0.07575757576 rd.
Inch to Rod conversion table
| Inch (in) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.00005050505051 rd |
| 0.1 in | 0.0005050505051 rd |
| 1 in | 0.005050505051 rd |
| 2 in | 0.0101010101 rd |
| 3 in | 0.01515151515 rd |
| 5 in | 0.02525252525 rd |
| 10 in | 0.05050505051 rd |
| 20 in | 0.101010101 rd |
| 50 in | 0.2525252525 rd |
| 100 in | 0.5050505051 rd |
| 250 in | 1.262626263 rd |
| 500 in | 2.525252525 rd |
| 1,000 in | 5.050505051 rd |
About the inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 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