How to convert rods to nautical miles
1 rod is equal to 0.002715550756 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 368.2494234 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = rods × 0.002715550756
nautical miles = rods ÷ 368.2494234Example: convert 15 rd to NM: 15 × 0.002715550756 = 0.04073326134 NM.
Rod to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.00002715550756 NM |
| 0.1 rd | 0.0002715550756 NM |
| 1 rd | 0.002715550756 NM |
| 2 rd | 0.005431101512 NM |
| 3 rd | 0.008146652268 NM |
| 5 rd | 0.01357775378 NM |
| 10 rd | 0.02715550756 NM |
| 20 rd | 0.05431101512 NM |
| 50 rd | 0.1357775378 NM |
| 100 rd | 0.2715550756 NM |
| 250 rd | 0.678887689 NM |
| 500 rd | 1.357775378 NM |
| 1,000 rd | 2.715550756 NM |
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 nautical mile (international)
The international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, close to one minute of latitude. It's used in aviation, shipping and for territorial waters, and one knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: NM · 1 NM = 1,852 m · Category: Nautical