Rod to Hectometer Converter (rd to hm)

How to convert rods to hectometers

1 rod is equal to 0.050292 hectometers, and 1 hectometer is equal to 19.88387815 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

hectometers = rods × 0.050292
hectometers = rods ÷ 19.88387815

Example: convert 15 rd to hm: 15 × 0.050292 = 0.75438 hm.

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 hectometer is 100 meters. It's rarely used on its own, but a square hectometer is the hectare, the common unit of land area.

Symbol: hm · 1 hm = 100 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many hectometers are in a rod?

There are 0.050292 hectometers in 1 rod (rd).

How many rods are in a hectometer?

1 hectometer (hm) equals 19.88387815 rods.

How do I convert rods to hectometers?

Multiply the length in rods by 0.050292. For example, 15 rd × 0.050292 = 0.75438 hm.

How do I convert hectometers to rods?

Divide the length in hectometers by 0.050292, or multiply it by 19.88387815. You can also use the Hectometer to Rod converter.