Rods (US survey) to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Rods (US survey) ➜ Chains

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

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Rods (US survey)) / 3.9999919975369633

Rods (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet or approximately 5.03 meters. This unit is identical to the standard rod but is used in more precise measurements for land surveying. The U.S. survey rod plays a crucial role in the accurate delineation of property boundaries.

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

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