What is a rod (US survey)?

A rod (US survey) is a traditional surveying unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, commonly used in land measurement and legal property descriptions in historical US contexts.

How long is a league (statute)?

A statute league is a historic unit measuring three statute miles, roughly 4.828 kilometers, formerly used to describe overland and coastal distances.

Why convert rod (US survey) to league (statute)?

Users convert these units to interpret historical land survey data or distance references in old maps, documents, and literature for clearer understanding in modern terms.

Convert Rod (US survey) to League (statute) Easily

Use this online converter to change length measurements from rod (US survey) to league (statute) for historical and surveying purposes.

Rod (US survey) [rd]

League (statute) [st.league]

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to League (statute) [st.league] Conversion Table

Rod (US survey) [rd]	League (statute) [st.league]

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to League (statute) [st.league] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of length values from rod (US survey) units to league (statute) units, useful in interpreting historical land records and distance measures from legacy survey systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in rod (US survey) units you wish to convert
Select rod (US survey) as the input unit and league (statute) as the output unit
Execute the conversion to see the equivalent length in leagues (statute)
Use the output to understand distances from historical or surveying contexts

Key Features

Converts rod (US survey) lengths to league (statute) units with a clear conversion rate
Supports measurements used in historical land surveying and old property descriptions
Browser-based and accessible without installation
Helps translate old distance units into familiar modern values

Examples

Convert 10 rods (US survey) to leagues (statute): 10 × 0.0010416667 = 0.010416667 leagues
Convert 320 rods (US survey) to leagues (statute): 320 × 0.0010416667 = 0.333333344 leagues (equivalent to 1 survey mile)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in historical US land deeds and cadastral records
Converting old map measurements or survey plat data into modern unit values
Relating distance references in historic literature or travel documents to current understandings

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context when using these units, as they are largely obsolete
Ensure accuracy by recognizing the difference between US survey foot and international foot if necessary
Cross-check conversions when interpreting legal or archival documents for precise usage

Limitations

Both rod (US survey) and league (statute) are mostly historical units and are not in standard modern use
Minor discrepancies may arise due to the US survey foot differing slightly from the international foot
Conversions are best suited for historical research and should be treated cautiously for current measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rod (US survey)?: A rod (US survey) is a traditional surveying unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, commonly used in land measurement and legal property descriptions in historical US contexts.
How long is a league (statute)?: A statute league is a historic unit measuring three statute miles, roughly 4.828 kilometers, formerly used to describe overland and coastal distances.
Why convert rod (US survey) to league (statute)?: Users convert these units to interpret historical land survey data or distance references in old maps, documents, and literature for clearer understanding in modern terms.

Key Terminology

Rod (US survey): A length unit also called pole or perch, exactly 16.5 US survey feet, used in historical US surveying and land measurement.
League (statute): An obsolete length unit equal to three statute miles, formerly applied in English-speaking countries to describe distances.
US survey foot: A unit of length slightly different from the international foot, forming the basis for the length of the rod (US survey).

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does a rod (US survey) represent?

A unit of area used in farming

A traditional length unit equal to 16.5 US survey feet

A volume measurement in surveying

How many statute miles equal one league (statute)?

Two statute miles

Three statute miles

Five statute miles

What is a common use for converting rod (US survey) to league (statute)?

Measuring modern highway distances

Interpreting historical land survey and property records

Calculating nautical navigation speeds

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