How to convert rods to fathoms
1 rod is equal to 2.75 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 0.3636363636 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
fathoms = rods × 2.75
fathoms = rods ÷ 0.3636363636Example: convert 15 rd to ftm: 15 × 2.75 = 41.25 ftm.
Rod to Fathom conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.0275 ftm |
| 0.1 rd | 0.275 ftm |
| 1 rd | 2.75 ftm |
| 2 rd | 5.5 ftm |
| 3 rd | 8.25 ftm |
| 5 rd | 13.75 ftm |
| 10 rd | 27.5 ftm |
| 20 rd | 55 ftm |
| 50 rd | 137.5 ftm |
| 100 rd | 275 ftm |
| 250 rd | 687.5 ftm |
| 500 rd | 1,375 ftm |
| 1,000 rd | 2,750 ftm |
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 fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary