Rod to Chains (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Rod ➜ Chains (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Rod to Chains (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Rod to the unit of Chains (US survey) is:

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Rod) / 4.000007996443986

Rod unit in Length

A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.03 meters. Rods were traditionally used in land measurement, particularly in agriculture and surveying. This unit is still occasionally used in rural contexts and in certain legal land descriptions, especially in the United States.

Chains (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to 66 U.S. survey feet or approximately 20.12 meters. This unit is nearly identical to the standard chain but is used in more precise land measurements for legal purposes. The U.S. survey chain is an essential unit in the field of land surveying, helping to accurately define property boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Rod ➜ Chains (US survey)" Conversion

1. What is the conversion formula from Rod to Chains (US survey)?

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