Convert chain to rod
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Rod
1 ch = 4 rd
Example: convert 15 ch to rd:
15 ch = 15 × 4 rd = 60 rd
Chain to Rod Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.