Convert rod (US survey) to rod
Please provide values below to convert rod (US survey) [rd (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to rod (US survey).
How to Convert Rod (Us Survey) to Rod
1 rd (US) = 1.000002 rd
Example: convert 15 rd (US) to rd:
15 rd (US) = 15 × 1.000002 rd = 15.00003 rd
Rod (Us Survey) to Rod Conversion Table
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Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod 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 rod was used for land 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.