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Rod (rd)

16.5 feet, a surveying unit still used in land descriptions.

Result5,029.2

1 rod = 5,029.2 millimeters

Rod at a glance

Unit nameRod (plural: rods)
Symbolrd
Quantity measuredLength
Measurement systemUS customary
Also known asperch, pole
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 rod in other length units

Unit1 rd equals
Nanometer5,029,200,000 nm
Micrometer5,029,200 µm
Millimeter5,029.2 mm
Centimeter502.92 cm
Decimeter50.292 dm
Meter5.0292 m
Kilometer0.0050292 km
Inch198 in
Foot16.5 ft
Yard5.5 yd
Mile0.003125 mi
Nautical mile0.002715551 nmi
Angstrom50,292,000,000 Å
Mil198,000 mil
Fathom2.75 ftm
Chain0.25 ch
Furlong0.025 fur
League0.001041667 lea
Astronomical unit3.36181256 × 10⁻¹¹ au
Light-year5.31586859 × 10⁻¹⁶ ly
Parsec1.62985272 × 10⁻¹⁶ pc

Frequently asked questions

What is a rod?
16.5 feet, a surveying unit still used in land descriptions.
What is the symbol for the rod?
The symbol for the rod is rd. It measures length.
How many millimeters are in a rod?
1 rod = 5,029.2 millimeters.
How many centimeters are in a rod?
1 rod = 502.92 centimeters.
How many meters are in a rod?
1 rod = 5.0292 meters.