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Convert Rod to Chains (US survey)

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Chains (US survey)


How to use this Rod to Chains (US survey) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Rod value from Rod units to Chains (US survey) units.

  1. Enter the input Rod value in the text field.
  2. The given Rod is converted to Chains (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Chains (US survey) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains (US survey) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Rod to Chains (US survey), use the following formula.

Chains (US survey) = Rod / 4.000007996443986

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Rod to Chains (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Rod to Chains (US survey).

Rod (rd)Chains (US survey) (ch)
0 rd0 ch
1 rd0.25 ch
2 rd0.5 ch
3 rd0.75 ch
4 rd1 ch
5 rd1.25 ch
6 rd1.5 ch
7 rd1.75 ch
8 rd2 ch
9 rd2.25 ch
10 rd2.5 ch
20 rd5 ch
50 rd12.5 ch
100 rd25 ch
1000 rd249.9995 ch
10000 rd2499.995 ch
100000 rd24999.95 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 (US survey)

A chain (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey chain is equivalent to exactly 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The US survey chain is defined as 66 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.

Chains (US survey) are used in land surveying for tasks such as property measurement, land division, and mapping in the United States. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and land measurement activities.