What is a rod (US survey)?

A rod (US survey) is a length unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, used historically in land measurement and legal property descriptions.

Why convert rod (US survey) to meters?

Converting rod (US survey) to meters helps modernize old land survey measurements and integrate them with current metric-based engineering and mapping systems.

Are there differences between US survey feet and international feet?

Yes, since the rod is based on the US survey foot, slight variations exist compared to the international foot, which can affect very precise geospatial calculations.

How to Convert from Rod (US survey) [rd] to Meter [m]?

Learn how to convert measurements from rod (US survey) to meter accurately using this online unit converter. Understand the relationship between these units and their typical applications.

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to Meter [m] Conversion Table

Rod (US survey) [rd]	Meter [m]

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to Meter [m] Conversion Table
Rod (US survey) [rd]	Meter [m]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to change length values from rod (US survey), a traditional surveying unit used primarily in the US, into meters, the international standard SI base unit for length measurement.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in rod (US survey) you want to convert.
Select rod (US survey) as the source unit if not pre-selected.
Choose meter [m] as the target unit.
Click the convert button to view the equivalent length in meters.
Use the result for mapping, property descriptions, or other applications.

Key Features

Converts rod (US survey) units to meters easily and accurately.
Supports measurement conversion for length including legacy US cadastral units.
Helps interpret old survey records and legal descriptions involving rods.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Simple interface suitable for surveyors, engineers, historians, and real estate professionals.

Examples

2 rod (US survey) equals approximately 10.05842 meters.
5 rod (US survey) equals approximately 25.14605 meters.

Common Use Cases

Translating historic US land survey measurements into metric units for modern use.
Surveying and marking property boundaries documented in legacy records.
Converting measurements on old maps or survey plats for current engineering and GIS applications.
Legal and real estate professionals interpreting land descriptions referencing rods.
Integrating legacy cadastral data with contemporary metric-based measurement systems.

Tips & Best Practices

Always double-check the unit definitions to ensure correct conversion context.
Use this converter to interpret historical measurements rather than for new survey data.
Consider the small variation between US survey foot and international foot in precision applications.
Apply converted results in legal and engineering projects with awareness of unit origin.

Limitations

Rod (US survey) defined via the US survey foot introduces slight differences compared to international foot.
Conversion is mainly useful for interpreting historical data, not intended for current measurement standards.
Modern surveying predominantly uses metric units, limiting rod usage today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rod (US survey)?: A rod (US survey) is a length unit equal to exactly 16.5 US survey feet, used historically in land measurement and legal property descriptions.
Why convert rod (US survey) to meters?: Converting rod (US survey) to meters helps modernize old land survey measurements and integrate them with current metric-based engineering and mapping systems.
Are there differences between US survey feet and international feet?: Yes, since the rod is based on the US survey foot, slight variations exist compared to the international foot, which can affect very precise geospatial calculations.

Key Terminology

Rod (US survey): A traditional unit of length equal to 16.5 US survey feet, used in historical land measurements and property descriptions.
Meter (m): The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
US Survey Foot: A foot measurement standard used in US surveying, slightly different from the international foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the rod (US survey) primarily used for?

Measuring lengths in laboratory settings

Traditional US land surveying and property descriptions

Defining SI base units

How many meters equal one rod (US survey)?

Approximately 5.02921 meters

Exactly 10 meters

Approximately 3.281 meters

Why might there be slight variations in conversion involving rods?

Differences between survey methods internationally

Rod is based on US survey foot which differs slightly from international foot

Conversion formulas change frequently

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