How to convert rods to inches
1 rod is equal to 198 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 0.005050505051 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
inches = rods × 198
inches = rods ÷ 0.005050505051Example: convert 15 rd to in: 15 × 198 = 2,970 in.
Rod to Inch conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 1.98 in |
| 0.1 rd | 19.8 in |
| 1 rd | 198 in |
| 2 rd | 396 in |
| 3 rd | 594 in |
| 5 rd | 990 in |
| 10 rd | 1,980 in |
| 20 rd | 3,960 in |
| 50 rd | 9,900 in |
| 100 rd | 19,800 in |
| 250 rd | 49,500 in |
| 500 rd | 99,000 in |
| 1,000 rd | 198,000 in |
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 inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary