Rod

rd

Surveying unit equal to 16.5 feet

About Rod (rd)

Also known as a perch or pole, the rod equals 16.5 feet (5.0292 meters) and was historically the standard length of an ox goad. It served as the primary unit of land measurement in England before the metric system, and many old property deeds and legal descriptions still reference distances in rods.

Category
Length
Symbol
rd
Also known as
rods perch pole
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CONVERT TO

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Rod (rd)?

Surveying unit equal to 16.5 feet

How many Meter (m) are in one Rod (rd)?

One Rod (rd) equals 5.0292 Meter (m).

How many Kilometer (km) are in one Rod (rd)?

One Rod (rd) equals 0.0050292 Kilometer (km).

How many Centimeter (cm) are in one Rod (rd)?

One Rod (rd) equals 502.92 Centimeter (cm).

How do I convert Rod to Meter?

To convert Rod to Meter, multiply the value by 5.0292 (1 rd = 5.0292 m).