Convert fathom (US survey) to rod
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Rod
1 fath (US) = 0.363637090909091 rd
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to rd:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 0.363637090909091 rd = 5.45455636363636 rd
Fathom (Us Survey) to Rod Conversion Table
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Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.