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Convert Chains to Rod
How to use this Chains to Rod Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Chains value from Chains units to Rod units.
- Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
- The given Chains is converted to Rod in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Rod label.
- You may copy the resulting Rod value using the Copy button.
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Chains to Rod Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Rod.
| Chains (ch) | Rod (rd) |
|---|
|
| 0 ch | 0 rd |
| 1 ch | 4 rd |
| 2 ch | 8 rd |
| 3 ch | 12 rd |
| 4 ch | 16 rd |
| 5 ch | 20 rd |
| 6 ch | 24 rd |
| 7 ch | 28 rd |
| 8 ch | 32 rd |
| 9 ch | 36 rd |
| 10 ch | 40 rd |
| 20 ch | 80 rd |
| 50 ch | 200 rd |
| 100 ch | 400 rd |
| 1000 ch | 4000 rd |
| 10000 ch | 40000 rd |
| 100000 ch | 399999.9998 rd |
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.
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.
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"x": "ch",
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"y_desc": "Rod",
"category": "Length",
"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 0.25000000012573",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a farmer's field is 20 chains long.<br>Convert this distance from chains to Rod.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 20</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from chains to rod is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> / 0.25000000012573</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub> = 20</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = <span>20</span> / 0.25000000012573</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = 80</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>20 ch</strong> is equal to <strong>80 rd</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>80 rd</strong>, in rod.</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 surveyor measures a plot of land that is 15 chains in length.<br>Convert this distance from chains to Rod.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 15</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from chains to rod is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> / 0.25000000012573</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub> = 15</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = <span>15</span> / 0.25000000012573</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Rod)</sub></span> = 60</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>15 ch</strong> is equal to <strong>60 rd</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>60 rd</strong>, in rod.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/chains-rods.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Chains to Rod Converter | ch to rd\" />",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Chains</span> to <span class=\"y\">Rod</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Rod.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Chains (<span class=\"unit\">ch</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Rod (<span class=\"unit\">rd</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>12 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>16 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>24 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>28 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>32 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>36 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>40 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>80 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>200 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>400 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>4000 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>40000 <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td><td>399999<span>.9998</span> <span class=\"unit\">rd</span></td></tr></table>",
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"x_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.",
"y_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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