How to convert rods to mils
1 rod is equal to 198,000 mils, and 1 mil is equal to 0.000005050505051 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
mils = rods × 198,000
mils = rods ÷ 0.000005050505051Example: convert 15 rd to mil: 15 × 198,000 = 2,970,000 mil.
Rod to Mil conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Mil (mil) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 1,980 mil |
| 0.1 rd | 19,800 mil |
| 1 rd | 198,000 mil |
| 2 rd | 396,000 mil |
| 3 rd | 594,000 mil |
| 5 rd | 990,000 mil |
| 10 rd | 1,980,000 mil |
| 20 rd | 3,960,000 mil |
| 50 rd | 9,900,000 mil |
| 100 rd | 19,800,000 mil |
| 250 rd | 49,500,000 mil |
| 500 rd | 99,000,000 mil |
| 1,000 rd | 198,000,000 mil |
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 mil
The mil (or thou) is one thousandth of an inch (25.4 µm). It's used for wire diameters, plastic sheet thickness and circuit board tracks.
Symbol: mil · 1 mil = 0.0000254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary