How to convert rods to points
1 rod is equal to 14,256 points, and 1 point is equal to 0.00007014590348 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
points = rods × 14,256
points = rods ÷ 0.00007014590348Example: convert 15 rd to pt: 15 × 14,256 = 213,840 pt.
Rod to Point conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 142.56 pt |
| 0.1 rd | 1,425.6 pt |
| 1 rd | 14,256 pt |
| 2 rd | 28,512 pt |
| 3 rd | 42,768 pt |
| 5 rd | 71,280 pt |
| 10 rd | 142,560 pt |
| 20 rd | 285,120 pt |
| 50 rd | 712,800 pt |
| 100 rd | 1,425,600 pt |
| 250 rd | 3,564,000 pt |
| 500 rd | 7,128,000 pt |
| 1,000 rd | 14,256,000 pt |
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 point
The desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.
Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography