What Is This Tool?
This converter enables users to change measurements from the statute mile, a common length unit for road distances, into rods, a traditional surveying unit used in US property boundaries and cadastral records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in miles (statute) you wish to convert.
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Select mile (statute) as the source unit and rod (US survey) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in rods.
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Review results for use in surveying, mapping, or historical document analysis.
Key Features
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Converts length from mile (statute) to rod (US survey) accurately.
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Based on standard definitions of both units for reliable results.
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Supports conversions relevant to land surveying and historical property descriptions.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Examples
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2 Miles (statute) equals 640 Rods (US survey).
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0.5 Mile (statute) equals 160 Rods (US survey).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting distances in historical US land and cadastral records.
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Converting modern road or vehicle distances into traditional surveying units.
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Surveying and marking property boundaries with legacy measures.
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Translating measurements from old maps or survey plats.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify which mile unit is used in documents to ensure proper conversion.
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Use this converter to assist with understanding historical land measurement data.
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Combine this tool with metric conversions when working across different measurement systems.
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Be aware of slight differences between statute mile and US survey mile in some applications.
Limitations
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The rod unit is defined using the US survey foot and may not exactly match metric units.
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Variations between statute and US survey miles may impact some surveying results.
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This tool does not account for nautical miles or other mile variants.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a statute mile?
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A statute mile is a unit of length used primarily in the US and UK, equal to exactly 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 metres, commonly used for road distances.
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What is a rod in surveying?
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A rod, also known as a pole or perch, is a traditional surveying length unit equal to 16.5 US survey feet, used in land measurements and legal property descriptions.
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Why convert from miles to rods?
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Converting miles to rods helps interpret historical land measurements and cadastral records, where rods were commonly used for property boundaries.
Key Terminology
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Statute Mile
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A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 metres, used mainly for road distances in the US and UK.
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Rod (US survey)
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A surveying length unit equal to 16.5 US survey feet, traditionally used in land measurement and legal property description.
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Cadastral Records
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Historical land records containing details of property boundaries and ownership, often using traditional units like rods.