Astronomical Unit to Rod Converter
Convert Astronomical Unit (AU) to Rod (rd) instantly. 1 AU = 29,745,858,327.368168 rd.
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1 AU = 29,745,858,327.368168 rd
Formula:
rd = AU × 2.974586e+10With your value: 1 AU = 29,745,858,327.368168 rd
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Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in astronomical unit so you can sanity-check the result.
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Astronomical Unit to Rod Conversion Table
| Astronomical Unit (AU) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 14,872,929,163.684084 |
| 1 | 29,745,858,327.368168 |
| 2 | 59,491,716,654.736336 |
| 5 | 148,729,291,636.84085 |
| 10 | 297,458,583,273.6817 |
| 15 | 446,187,874,910.5225 |
| 20 | 594,917,166,547.3634 |
| 25 | 743,646,458,184.2041 |
| 50 | 1.487293e+12 |
| 100 | 2.974586e+12 |
| 250 | 7.436465e+12 |
| 500 | 1.487293e+13 |
| 1000 | 2.974586e+13 |
Rod to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
| Rod (rd) | Astronomical Unit (AU) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.680906e-11 |
| 1 | 3.361813e-11 |
| 2 | 6.723625e-11 |
| 5 | 1.680906e-10 |
| 10 | 3.361813e-10 |
| 15 | 5.042719e-10 |
| 20 | 6.723625e-10 |
| 25 | 8.404531e-10 |
| 50 | 1.680906e-9 |
| 100 | 3.361813e-9 |
| 250 | 8.404531e-9 |
| 500 | 1.680906e-8 |
| 1000 | 3.361813e-8 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Astronomical Unit (AU)
Length
The astronomical unit is exactly 149 597 870 700 m (IAU Resolution B2, 2012).
Source: IAU Resolution B2 (2012) — definition of the astronomical unit; IAU B2 (2015) nominal values
International Astronomical Union · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Rod (rd)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Rod
To convert from Astronomical Unit (AU) to Rod (rd), multiply the value by 29,745,858,327.368164.
Formula: rd = AU × 2.974586e+10
Reverse: AU = rd × 3.361813e-11
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Astronomical Unit. For example: 5 AU
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 29,745,858,327.368164
- The result is: 148,729,291,636.84085 rd
About Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit (AU) is defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 metres, close to the mean Earth–Sun distance. It is the natural yardstick for the Solar System.
Common uses: planetary science, orbital mechanics, astronomy.
About Rod
The rod (pole or perch) equals 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). Four rods make a chain, and it still appears in older deeds and fencing estimates.
Common uses: historic deeds, fencing, surveying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Rod are in 1 Astronomical Unit?
There are exactly 29,745,858,327.368164 Rod in 1 Astronomical Unit. This means the conversion factor from Astronomical Unit to Rod is 29,745,858,327.368164.
What is the formula to convert Astronomical Unit to Rod?
The formula to convert Astronomical Unit to Rod is: rd = AU × 2.974586e+10. For example, to convert 10 Astronomical Unit to Rod, you would multiply 10 by 29,745,858,327.368164.
What is a Astronomical Unit?
The astronomical unit (AU) is defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 metres, close to the mean Earth–Sun distance. It is the natural yardstick for the Solar System.
What is a Rod?
The rod (pole or perch) equals 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). Four rods make a chain, and it still appears in older deeds and fencing estimates.
What are the common uses of Astronomical Unit?
The Astronomical Unit is commonly used in planetary science, orbital mechanics, astronomy.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Astronomical Unit to Rod converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/astronomical_unit-to-rod