How to convert rods (US survey) to fathoms
1 rod (us survey) is equal to 2.7500055 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 0.3636356364 rods (US survey). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
fathoms = rods (US survey) × 2.7500055
fathoms = rods (US survey) ÷ 0.3636356364Example: convert 15 rd (US) to ftm: 15 × 2.7500055 = 41.2500825 ftm.
Rod (US Survey) to Fathom conversion table
| Rod (US Survey) (rd (US)) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd (US) | 0.027500055 ftm |
| 0.1 rd (US) | 0.27500055 ftm |
| 1 rd (US) | 2.7500055 ftm |
| 2 rd (US) | 5.500011 ftm |
| 3 rd (US) | 8.2500165 ftm |
| 5 rd (US) | 13.7500275 ftm |
| 10 rd (US) | 27.500055 ftm |
| 20 rd (US) | 55.00011 ftm |
| 50 rd (US) | 137.500275 ftm |
| 100 rd (US) | 275.00055 ftm |
| 250 rd (US) | 687.501375 ftm |
| 500 rd (US) | 1,375.00275 ftm |
| 1,000 rd (US) | 2,750.0055 ftm |
About the rod (us survey)
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
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary