Rod to Rod (US Survey) Converter (rd to rd (US))

How to convert rods to rods (US survey)

1 rod is equal to 0.999998 rods (US survey), and 1 rod (us survey) is equal to 1.000002 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

rods (US survey) = rods × 0.999998
rods (US survey) = rods ÷ 1.000002

Example: convert 15 rd to rd (US): 15 × 0.999998 = 14.99997 rd (US).

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

The US survey rod is 16.5 US survey feet, about 5.02921 m.

Symbol: rd (US) · 1 rd (US) = 5.029210058 m · Category: US survey units

Frequently asked questions

How many rods (US survey) are in a rod?

There are 0.999998 rods (US survey) in 1 rod (rd).

How many rods are in a rod (us survey)?

1 rod (us survey) (rd (US)) equals 1.000002 rods.

How do I convert rods to rods (US survey)?

Multiply the length in rods by 0.999998. For example, 15 rd × 0.999998 = 14.99997 rd (US).

How do I convert rods (US survey) to rods?

Divide the length in rods (US survey) by 0.999998, or multiply it by 1.000002. You can also use the Rod (US Survey) to Rod converter.