Rod to Foot Converter
Convert Rod (rd) to Foot (ft) instantly. 1 rd = 16.5 ft.
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1 rd = 16.5 ft
Formula:
ft = rd × 16.5With your value: 1 rd = 16.5 ft
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in rod so you can sanity-check the result.
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Rod to Foot Conversion Table
| Rod (rd) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8.25 |
| 1 | 16.5 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 5 | 82.5 |
| 10 | 165 |
| 15 | 247.5 |
| 20 | 330 |
| 25 | 412.5 |
| 50 | 825 |
| 100 | 1,650 |
| 250 | 4,125 |
| 500 | 8,250 |
| 1000 | 16,500 |
Foot to Rod Conversion Table
| Foot (ft) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.030303 |
| 1 | 0.060606 |
| 2 | 0.121212 |
| 5 | 0.30303 |
| 10 | 0.606061 |
| 15 | 0.909091 |
| 20 | 1.212121 |
| 25 | 1.515152 |
| 50 | 3.030303 |
| 100 | 6.060606 |
| 250 | 15.151515 |
| 500 | 30.30303 |
| 1000 | 60.606061 |
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.
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
Foot (ft)
Length
1 foot = 0.3048 m exactly (international foot, 1959).
The US survey foot (1200/3937 m) was deprecated for new work on 31 December 2022 and differs by about 2 ppm.
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
How to Convert Rod to Foot
To convert from Rod (rd) to Foot (ft), multiply the value by 16.5.
Formula: ft = rd × 16.5
Reverse: rd = ft × 0.0606060606
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Rod. For example: 5 rd
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 16.5
- The result is: 82.5 ft
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.
About Foot
The foot is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It remains widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements.
Fun Fact: The foot was originally based on the length of a human foot, which varied from region to region.
Common uses: height measurement, real estate, construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Foot are in 1 Rod?
There are exactly 16.5 Foot in 1 Rod. This means the conversion factor from Rod to Foot is 16.5.
What is the formula to convert Rod to Foot?
The formula to convert Rod to Foot is: ft = rd × 16.5. For example, to convert 10 Rod to Foot, you would multiply 10 by 16.5.
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 is a Foot?
The foot is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It remains widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements.
What are the common uses of Rod?
The Rod is commonly used in historic deeds, fencing, surveying.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Rod to Foot converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/rod-to-foot