What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform length measurements from foot (US survey) units to rods, supporting tasks related to land surveying, mapping, and heritage restoration.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in foot (US survey) units.
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Select foot (US survey) as the source unit and rod as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in rods.
Key Features
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Converts foot (US survey) measurements accurately into rods.
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Supports understanding of historical and cadastral survey data.
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Useful for engineering, construction, and restoration referencing legacy units.
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Browser-based and easy to use for immediate conversions.
Examples
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10 foot (US survey) equals approximately 0.606061818 rod
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50 foot (US survey) equals approximately 3.03030909 rod
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical land deeds with legacy measurement units.
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Reconciling cadastral survey records for modern mapping.
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Supporting dimensions in engineering and construction referencing old survey data.
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Assisting heritage conservation and restoration projects using traditional units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent use of the foot (US survey) definition to maintain accuracy.
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Confirm the measurement units used in historical data before conversion.
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Use the converted results as a reference when comparing with modern units.
Limitations
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The US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, affecting precision.
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Rod is an archaic unit primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.
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Mixing different definitions of foot or rod without specification may reduce accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the foot (US survey) unit used for?
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It is a length unit historically employed in U.S. land surveying, property boundaries, and referencing legacy geodetic data.
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How long is a rod compared to foot?
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A rod equals 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres and was commonly used in surveying in the U.S. and British Isles.
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Why convert foot (US survey) to rod?
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To accurately interpret and compare historic land measurements and support construction or restoration projects referencing legacy units.
Key Terminology
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Foot (US survey)
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A unit of length exactly defined as 1200/3937 meters, historically used in U.S. land surveying and mapping.
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Rod
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A traditional English length unit equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 meters, used in surveying and land measurement.
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Cadastral Survey
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A survey focused on property boundaries and land ownership records.