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How to Convert from Foot (US survey) [ft] to Rod (US survey) [rd]?

How to Convert from Foot (US survey) [ft] to Rod (US survey) [rd]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from foot (US survey) to rod (US survey). This guide covers key conversion details, use cases, and examples for working with traditional land survey units.

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Rod (US survey) [rd] Conversion Table

Foot (US survey) [ft] Rod (US survey) [rd]

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Foot (US survey) [ft] to Rod (US survey) [rd] Conversion Table
Foot (US survey) [ft] Rod (US survey) [rd]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform length values from foot (US survey) to rod (US survey). It's designed for users dealing with historical and cadastral land measurements where these units are common.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the length value in foot (US survey).
  • Select foot (US survey) as the input unit.
  • Choose rod (US survey) as the output unit.
  • Click convert to see the equivalent length in rods.
  • Use the results to analyze historical survey and property documents.

Key Features

  • Converts length from foot (US survey) to rod (US survey)
  • Supports measurements used in US land surveying and property boundary definitions
  • Offers clear examples illustrating the conversion process
  • Helps interpret legacy cadastral and deed survey data
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

  • 10 foot (US survey) equals 0.606060606 rod (US survey)
  • 100 foot (US survey) equals 6.06060606 rod (US survey)

Common Use Cases

  • Interpreting distances from historical US cadastral and deed records
  • Surveying and marking property boundaries in old land surveys
  • Converting measurements on historic maps or survey plats
  • Working with legacy State Plane Coordinate System data
  • Supporting civil engineering projects using older survey measurements

Tips & Best Practices

  • Verify the unit type used in your source data carefully to ensure correct conversion
  • Keep in mind the slight difference between US survey foot and international foot
  • Use conversion results to assist with legal and cadastral boundary research
  • Consult multiple records to account for rounding or measurement inconsistencies
  • Apply this tool primarily for legacy or historical measurement contexts

Limitations

  • US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, which may impact results
  • Rod is rarely used in modern measurements, limiting the tool's everyday application
  • Accuracy may vary when interpreting older survey records due to rounding or methods
  • Conversion is specialized and primarily relevant for legacy land surveying contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US survey foot?
A US survey foot is a length unit used historically in US land surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters, approximately 0.3048006096 meters.

How many US survey feet are in one rod?
One rod (US survey) equals exactly 16.5 US survey feet.

Why convert from foot to rod in surveying?
Converting helps interpret traditional land measurements and legal property descriptions found in historical documents and legacy survey records.

Key Terminology

Foot (US survey)
A length unit historically used in US land surveying, exactly defined as 1200/3937 meters.
Rod (US survey)
A traditional surveying unit equal to 16.5 US survey feet, used in land measurement and legal property descriptions.
Cadastral Survey
A type of survey focused on defining property boundaries and legal land descriptions.

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