How to convert points to rods
1 point is equal to 0.00007014590348 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 14,256 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = points × 0.00007014590348
rods = points ÷ 14,256Example: convert 15 pt to rd: 15 × 0.00007014590348 = 0.001052188552 rd.
Point to Rod conversion table
| Point (pt) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pt | 7.014590348 × 10⁻⁷ rd |
| 0.1 pt | 0.000007014590348 rd |
| 1 pt | 0.00007014590348 rd |
| 2 pt | 0.000140291807 rd |
| 3 pt | 0.0002104377104 rd |
| 5 pt | 0.0003507295174 rd |
| 10 pt | 0.0007014590348 rd |
| 20 pt | 0.00140291807 rd |
| 50 pt | 0.003507295174 rd |
| 100 pt | 0.007014590348 rd |
| 250 pt | 0.01753647587 rd |
| 500 pt | 0.03507295174 rd |
| 1,000 pt | 0.07014590348 rd |
About the point
The desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.
Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography
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