How to convert miles to rods
1 mile is equal to 320 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 0.003125 miles. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = miles × 320
rods = miles ÷ 0.003125Example: convert 15 mi to rd: 15 × 320 = 4,800 rd.
Mile to Rod conversion table
| Mile (mi) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mi | 3.2 rd |
| 0.1 mi | 32 rd |
| 1 mi | 320 rd |
| 2 mi | 640 rd |
| 3 mi | 960 rd |
| 5 mi | 1,600 rd |
| 10 mi | 3,200 rd |
| 20 mi | 6,400 rd |
| 50 mi | 16,000 rd |
| 100 mi | 32,000 rd |
| 250 mi | 80,000 rd |
| 500 mi | 160,000 rd |
| 1,000 mi | 320,000 rd |
About the mile
The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 m, or 5,280 feet. It's used for road distances and speed limits in the US and UK.
Symbol: mi · 1 mi = 1,609.344 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