How to convert rods to yards
1 rod is equal to 5.5 yards, and 1 yard is equal to 0.1818181818 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
yards = rods × 5.5
yards = rods ÷ 0.1818181818Example: convert 15 rd to yd: 15 × 5.5 = 82.5 yd.
Rod to Yard conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Yard (yd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.055 yd |
| 0.1 rd | 0.55 yd |
| 1 rd | 5.5 yd |
| 2 rd | 11 yd |
| 3 rd | 16.5 yd |
| 5 rd | 27.5 yd |
| 10 rd | 55 yd |
| 20 rd | 110 yd |
| 50 rd | 275 yd |
| 100 rd | 550 yd |
| 250 rd | 1,375 yd |
| 500 rd | 2,750 yd |
| 1,000 rd | 5,500 yd |
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 yard
The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.
Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary