What Is This Tool?
This tool converts length units from foot (ft), a common imperial measurement, to rod (rd), a traditional English unit used mainly in surveying and historical land measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical length value in feet (ft).
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Select foot as the source unit and rod as the target unit.
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Perform the conversion to obtain the equivalent measurement in rods (rd).
Key Features
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Simple and straightforward foot to rod length conversion.
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Useful for interpreting historical and cadastral land records.
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Supports applications in agriculture, surveying, and heritage restoration.
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Based on exact definitions of foot and rod units.
Examples
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10 Foot equals 10 × 0.0606060606 = 0.606060606 Rod
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50 Foot equals 50 × 0.0606060606 = 3.03030303 Rod
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting land and survey documents that reference rods for consistent unit understanding.
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Measuring fields and fences in agricultural contexts with legacy unit references.
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Restoring heritage buildings or landscapes that use historic measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm units in source documents before conversion to ensure accuracy.
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Use this tool primarily for historical or legacy measurement interpretation.
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Be mindful of rounding when dealing with fractional rods in practical applications.
Limitations
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Rod units are largely archaic and uncommon in modern daily use.
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Fractional rod values from conversion may not always be practical.
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Variability in document conditions may affect conversion accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact length of one foot in metres?
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One foot (ft) is defined exactly as 0.3048 metres in the imperial and U.S. customary systems.
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How many feet are in one rod?
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One rod is equal to 16.5 feet.
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Why would I convert feet to rods?
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Converting feet to rods helps interpret older surveying and land records that use rods as a measurement unit.
Key Terminology
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Foot [ft]
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An imperial unit of length equal exactly to 0.3048 metres, commonly used to measure distances and heights.
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Rod [rd]
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A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or exactly 5.0292 metres, used historically in surveying and land measurement.