Rod to Dekameter Converter (rd to dam)

How to convert rods to dekameters

1 rod is equal to 0.50292 dekameters, and 1 dekameter is equal to 1.988387815 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

dekameters = rods × 0.50292
dekameters = rods ÷ 1.988387815

Example: convert 15 rd to dam: 15 × 0.50292 = 7.5438 dam.

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

A dekameter (also spelled decameter) is 10 meters. It's an SI unit that is seldom used in practice, apart from some sports and forestry measurements.

Symbol: dam · 1 dam = 10 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many dekameters are in a rod?

There are 0.50292 dekameters in 1 rod (rd).

How many rods are in a dekameter?

1 dekameter (dam) equals 1.988387815 rods.

How do I convert rods to dekameters?

Multiply the length in rods by 0.50292. For example, 15 rd × 0.50292 = 7.5438 dam.

How do I convert dekameters to rods?

Divide the length in dekameters by 0.50292, or multiply it by 1.988387815. You can also use the Dekameter to Rod converter.