Convert rod to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Inch (Us Survey)
1 rd = 197.999604000792 in (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to in (US):
15 rd = 15 × 197.999604000792 in (US) = 2969.99406001188 in (US)
Rod to Inch (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.