Mile to Rod Converter
Convert Mile (mi) to Rod (rd) instantly. 1 mi = 320 rd.
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1 mi = 320 rd
Formula:
rd = mi × 320With your value: 1 mi = 320 rd
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in mile so you can sanity-check the result.
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Mile to Rod Conversion Table
| Mile (mi) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 160 |
| 1 | 320 |
| 2 | 640 |
| 5 | 1,600 |
| 10 | 3,200 |
| 15 | 4,800 |
| 20 | 6,400 |
| 25 | 8,000 |
| 50 | 16,000 |
| 100 | 32,000 |
| 250 | 80,000 |
| 500 | 160,000 |
| 1000 | 320,000 |
Rod to Mile Conversion Table
| Rod (rd) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.001563 |
| 1 | 0.003125 |
| 2 | 0.00625 |
| 5 | 0.015625 |
| 10 | 0.03125 |
| 15 | 0.046875 |
| 20 | 0.0625 |
| 25 | 0.078125 |
| 50 | 0.15625 |
| 100 | 0.3125 |
| 250 | 0.78125 |
| 500 | 1.5625 |
| 1000 | 3.125 |
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.
Mile (mi)
Length
1 statute mile = 1760 international yards = 1609.344 m exactly.
Source: International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959; NIST Federal Register Notice 59-5442
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa · 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 Mile to Rod
To convert from Mile (mi) to Rod (rd), multiply the value by 320.
Formula: rd = mi × 320
Reverse: mi = rd × 0.003125
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Mile. For example: 5 mi
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 320
- The result is: 1,600 rd
About Mile
The mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. It is primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
Fun Fact: The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus" meaning 1,000 paces.
Common uses: road distances (US/UK), running, aviation.
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 Mile?
There are exactly 320 Rod in 1 Mile. This means the conversion factor from Mile to Rod is 320.
What is the formula to convert Mile to Rod?
The formula to convert Mile to Rod is: rd = mi × 320. For example, to convert 10 Mile to Rod, you would multiply 10 by 320.
What is a Mile?
The mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. It is primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
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 Mile?
The Mile is commonly used in road distances (US/UK), running, aviation.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Mile to Rod converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/mile-to-rod