Convert rod to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Chain (Us Survey)
1 rd = 0.249999499999757 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 rd to ch (US):
15 rd = 15 × 0.249999499999757 ch (US) = 3.74999249999636 ch (US)
Rod to Chain (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.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain 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 chain was used for land surveying in the United States.