Convert Online Unit Length Rod to Chains
Convert Rod to Chains Use this free online length converter to change rod into chains instantly. Type in the rod value, and the equivalent chains is calculated for you in real time.
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How to use this Rod to Chains Converter 🤔 Follow these steps to convert given Rod value from Rod units to Chains units.
Enter the input Rod value in the text field. The given Rod is converted to Chains in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Chains label. You may copy the resulting Chains value using the Copy button. Calculation Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Rod to Chains Conversion TableThe following table gives some of the most used conversions from Rod to Chains.
Rod (rd ) Chains (ch ) 0 rd 0 ch 1 rd 0.25 ch 2 rd 0.5 ch 3 rd 0.75 ch 4 rd 1 ch 5 rd 1.25 ch 6 rd 1.5 ch 7 rd 1.75 ch 8 rd 2 ch 9 rd 2.25 ch 10 rd 2.5 ch 20 rd 5 ch 50 rd 12.5 ch 100 rd 25 ch 1000 rd 250 ch 10000 rd 2500 ch 100000 rd 25000 ch
Rod A rod is a unit of length used in land measurement and surveying. One rod is equivalent to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.
The rod is defined as 16.5 feet, providing a measurement that is useful for various applications in land surveying, agriculture, and construction.
Rods are commonly used in tasks such as property measurement, plotting land, and agricultural practices. The unit provides a practical measurement for shorter distances and has historical significance in land surveying.
Chains A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.
The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.
Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.
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"conversion": "rods-chains",
"x_slug": "rods",
"y_slug": "chains",
"x": "rd",
"y": "ch",
"x_desc": "Rod",
"y_desc": "Chains",
"category": "Length",
"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 3.9999999979883203",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a boundary fence is 40 rods long.<br>Convert this length from rods to Chains.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in rod is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = 40</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from rod to chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> / 3.9999999979883203</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub> = 40</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>40</span> / 3.9999999979883203</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 10</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>40 rd</strong> is equal to <strong>10 ch</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>10 ch</strong>, in chains.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a farmer marks a field boundary using 25 rods.<br>Convert this distance from rods to Chains.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in rod is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = 25</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from rod to chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> / 3.9999999979883203</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub> = 25</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>25</span> / 3.9999999979883203</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 6.25</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>25 rd</strong> is equal to <strong>6.25 ch</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>6.25 ch</strong>, in chains.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/rods-chains.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Rod to Chains Converter | rd to ch\" />",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Rod</span> to <span class=\"y\">Chains</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Rod to Chains.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Rod (<span class=\"unit\">rd</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Chains (<span class=\"unit\">ch</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>0<span>.25</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>0<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>0<span>.75</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>1<span>.25</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>1<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>1<span>.75</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>2<span>.25</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>2<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>12<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>25 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>250 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>2500 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td><td>25000 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr></table>",
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"y_long_desc": "A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters. </p><p>The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.</p><p>Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.",
"x_long_desc": "A rod is a unit of length used in land measurement and surveying. One rod is equivalent to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters. </p><p>The rod is defined as 16.5 feet, providing a measurement that is useful for various applications in land surveying, agriculture, and construction.</p><p>Rods are commonly used in tasks such as property measurement, plotting land, and agricultural practices. The unit provides a practical measurement for shorter distances and has historical significance in land surveying."
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