How to convert rods to chains
1 rod is equal to 0.25 chains, and 1 chain is equal to 4 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
chains = rods × 0.25
chains = rods ÷ 4Example: convert 15 rd to ch: 15 × 0.25 = 3.75 ch.
Rod to Chain conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.0025 ch |
| 0.1 rd | 0.025 ch |
| 1 rd | 0.25 ch |
| 2 rd | 0.5 ch |
| 3 rd | 0.75 ch |
| 5 rd | 1.25 ch |
| 10 rd | 2.5 ch |
| 20 rd | 5 ch |
| 50 rd | 12.5 ch |
| 100 rd | 25 ch |
| 250 rd | 62.5 ch |
| 500 rd | 125 ch |
| 1,000 rd | 250 ch |
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
About the chain
Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.
Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary