Convert rod to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 rd = 2.749994500011 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to fath (US):
15 rd = 15 × 2.749994500011 fath (US) = 41.249917500165 fath (US)
Rod to Fathom (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.
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.