What is the exact conversion rate from rod (US survey) to pole?

One rod (US survey) equals 1.000002 poles, reflecting a very slight difference between these units.

Where are rods and poles commonly used?

Both are traditional units used historically in land surveying, cadastral records, and property boundary descriptions.

Can I use this conversion for modern land measurements?

This conversion mainly applies to historical and specialized surveying contexts; modern land measurement prefers metric or standardized imperial units.

How to Convert from Rod (US survey) [rd] to Pole

Convert length measurements from rod (US survey) to pole accurately. Learn the small difference between these traditional units used in historical surveying and land measurement.

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Rod (US survey) [rd] to Pole Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate length values from rod (US survey), a traditional American surveying unit, to pole, an English surveying unit. Both units are closely related and commonly found in historical land measurement and property descriptions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in rod (US survey)
Select rod (US survey) as the input unit and pole as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in poles

Key Features

Converts rod (US survey) units to pole with precise conversion factors
Supports historical and cadastral measurement interpretations
Facilitates updating legacy survey measurements to modern equivalents
Browser-based and easy to use for property and land surveying needs

Examples

5 rods (US survey) converts to approximately 5.00001 poles
10 rods (US survey) converts to about 10.00002 poles

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historic US land surveys and legal property documents
Converting old survey measures when updating cadastral records
Understanding field boundaries and agricultural dimensions in historical documents
Reconciling minor differences between US and British length units in property research

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit definitions when working with legacy survey data
Use this conversion primarily for historical or specialized surveying tasks
Consider the tiny difference in length when precise accuracy is crucial
Keep metric and modern units in mind for current surveying standards

Limitations

Conversion difference between rod (US survey) and pole is extremely small
High precision projects may need to account for slight discrepancies
Mainly relevant for historical or specialized surveying, not common modern use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact conversion rate from rod (US survey) to pole?: One rod (US survey) equals 1.000002 poles, reflecting a very slight difference between these units.
Where are rods and poles commonly used?: Both are traditional units used historically in land surveying, cadastral records, and property boundary descriptions.
Can I use this conversion for modern land measurements?: This conversion mainly applies to historical and specialized surveying contexts; modern land measurement prefers metric or standardized imperial units.

Key Terminology

Rod (US survey): A traditional surveying length equal to 16.5 US survey feet, used in historic US land measurement and property descriptions.
Pole: A traditional English unit of length also called a rod or perch, measuring 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, used in surveying and land measurement.
Cadastral Record: Official documents or maps used to describe land ownership and boundaries.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many poles are equivalent to one rod (US survey)?

Exactly 1

1.000002

0.999998

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

16.5 US survey feet

12 feet

10.5 yards

In which contexts is this conversion tool most useful?

Historical land surveying

Modern architecture

Engineering design

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