What is a rod (US survey)?

A rod (US survey), also called a pole or perch, is a length unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet and about 5.02921 metres, traditionally used in land surveying.

Why convert rods to centimeters?

Converting rods to centimeters helps translate historical land measurements into metric units used in modern mapping, engineering, and construction.

Is the rod unit still used today?

The rod is largely obsolete for new measurements but remains relevant for interpreting legacy survey data and historic property boundaries.

How to Convert from Rod (US survey) [rd] to Centimeter [cm]?

Learn how to convert length measurements from rod (US survey) to centimeter using a straightforward online unit converter. Understand the unit definitions, use cases, and practical examples for accurate conversions.

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table

Rod (US survey) [rd]	Centimeter [cm]

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
Rod (US survey) [rd]	Centimeter [cm]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform length measurements from rod (US survey) units to centimeters. It's designed to convert traditional surveying units into the metric system, helping with tasks such as interpreting historical land surveys or updating property documentation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value you want to convert from rod (US survey).
Select rod (US survey) as the input unit and centimeter as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the result in centimeters.
Review the converted length for your measurements or records.

Key Features

Converts rod (US survey) units precisely into centimeters.
Supports legacy land measurement conversions for legal and surveying contexts.
Simple and easy-to-use browser-based interface.
Helps translate old land records into metric units for modern applications.

Examples

2 Rods (US survey) = 1005.842011684 centimeters
0.5 Rod (US survey) = 251.460502921 centimeters

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historic US land survey and deed descriptions.
Surveying and marking property boundaries from legacy surveys.
Converting data from old maps to modern metric measurements.
Supporting civil engineering projects requiring metric units from traditional measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the use of US survey foot when converting, as it differs from the international foot.
Use the converter to translate legacy measurements for legal and construction use.
Cross-check converted values when applying in formal surveying or engineering documents.

Limitations

Rod (US survey) is based on the US survey foot, which is slightly different from the international foot, affecting precision.
This unit is mostly obsolete for new measurements and applies primarily to legacy data interpretation.
Results may require rounding or adjustment for strict legal or professional surveying standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rod (US survey)?: A rod (US survey), also called a pole or perch, is a length unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet and about 5.02921 metres, traditionally used in land surveying.
Why convert rods to centimeters?: Converting rods to centimeters helps translate historical land measurements into metric units used in modern mapping, engineering, and construction.
Is the rod unit still used today?: The rod is largely obsolete for new measurements but remains relevant for interpreting legacy survey data and historic property boundaries.

Key Terminology

Rod (US survey): A traditional surveying unit of length equal to 16.5 US survey feet, used historically in land measurement.
Centimeter (cm): A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used to measure small to moderate distances.
US survey foot: A foot measurement used in US land surveying, slightly different from the international foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one rod (US survey) equal to in centimeters?

100.292 cm

502.921 cm

1600.5 cm

Which system does the rod (US survey) belong to?

Metric system

US survey system

International system

Why might precision be important when converting rods?

Because the rod is based on the US survey foot, which differs from the international foot

Because the rod is exactly equal to a meter

Because the rod changes length seasonally

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