Convert rod to chain
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Chain
1 rd = 0.25 ch
Example: convert 15 rd to ch:
15 rd = 15 × 0.25 ch = 3.75 ch
Rod to Chain Conversion Table
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Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.