Convert pole to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Rod (Us Survey)
1 pole = 0.999998000004 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 pole to rd (US):
15 pole = 15 × 0.999998000004 rd (US) = 14.99997000006 rd (US)
Pole to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.