Convert inch (US survey) to rod
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to inch (US survey).
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Rod
1 in (US) = 0.00505051515151515 rd
Example: convert 15 in (US) to rd:
15 in (US) = 15 × 0.00505051515151515 rd = 0.0757577272727273 rd
Inch (Us Survey) to Rod Conversion Table
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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.
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.