Convert rod (US survey) to yard
Please provide values below to convert rod (US survey) [rd (US)] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to rod (US survey).
How to Convert Rod (Us Survey) to Yard
1 rd (US) = 5.500011 yd
Example: convert 15 rd (US) to yd:
15 rd (US) = 15 × 5.500011 yd = 82.500165 yd
Rod (Us Survey) to Yard Conversion Table
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Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey rod was used for land surveying in the United States.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.