Converting from Inches (in) to Rod (rd)

What is Inches (in)

Inches (in) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that employ the imperial system. One inch is equal to 1/12 of a foot, and it is further divided into smaller fractions, such as 1/16 or 1/32 of an inch. The inch is widely used in various applications like measuring height, width, and depth of objects, as well as in construction and engineering.

What is Rod (rd)

A rod (rd) is a unit of length that is primarily used in surveying and agriculture. It is equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters. The rod has historical significance, dating back to old English laws that pertained to land measurement. The rod can also be referred to as a pole or perch, and is often used in contexts where larger distances are measured.

Conversion Formulas

To convert inches to rods and vice versa, you can use the following formulas:

• To convert inches to rods:

  rd=in×0.005050505

• To convert rods to inches:

  in=rd×198

Examples

Let's look at some examples of converting between inches and rods using the formulas provided.

1. Convert 12 inches to rods:

   rd=12×0.005050505≈0.06060606 rd

2. Convert 8 inches to rods:

   rd=8×0.005050505≈0.04040404 rd

3. Convert 13 inches to rods:

   rd=13×0.005050505≈0.06565657 rd

4. Convert 12 rods to inches:

   in=12×198=2376 in

5. Convert 8 rods to inches:

   in=8×198=1584 in

6. Convert 13 rods to inches:

   in=13×198=2574 in

Use the provided formulas to make your own conversions from inches to rods or rods to inches efficiently. This page offers all the necessary information to perform conversions between these two units of length.