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Convert chain [ch] to rod [rd]
Please provide values below to Convert chain [ch] to rod [rd], or vice versa.
What is a Chain?
The chain (22 yards or 20.1168 m) was crucial in land surveying. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, 10 square chains equal 1 acre. Modern surveyors still use 'chain' terminology.
What is a Rod?
The rod (5.5 yards or 5.0292 m) was used in field measurement across Europe. Also called a perch or pole, 40 rods made a furlong in traditional English units.
chain [ch] to rod [rd] Conversion Table
| chain [ch] | rod [rd] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 chain [ch] | 0.04 rod [rd] |
| 0.1 chain [ch] | 0.4 rod [rd] |
| 1 chain [ch] | 4 rod [rd] |
| 2 chain [ch] | 8 rod [rd] |
| 3 chain [ch] | 12 rod [rd] |
| 5 chain [ch] | 20 rod [rd] |
| 10 chain [ch] | 40 rod [rd] |
| 20 chain [ch] | 80 rod [rd] |
| 50 chain [ch] | 200 rod [rd] |
| 100 chain [ch] | 400 rod [rd] |
| 1000 chain [ch] | 4000 rod [rd] |
How to Convert chain [ch] to rod [rd]
1 chain [ch] = 4 rod [rd]
1 rod [rd] = 0.25 chain [ch]
Example: convert 15 chain [ch] to rod [rd]:
15 × 4 = 60 rod [rd]