rod to yard
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to yard [yd], or change ↔.
rod [rd]
Definition: A rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.5 yards.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in land measurements.
CurrentUse: It is rarely used in modern times but can be found in historical contexts.
funfact: The rod was used for land surveying.
yard [yd]
Definition: A yard is a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters.
Historyandorigin: The yard was originally based on the length of a human stride.
CurrentUse: It is used in the United States and the United Kingdom for shorter distances.
funfact: The word 'yard' comes from the Old English word 'gierd,' meaning 'rod' or 'stick.'
rod [rd] to yard [yd] Conversion Table
| 1 rod [rd] | 5.5 yard [yd] |
| 2 rod [rd] | 11 yard [yd] |
| 3 rod [rd] | 16.5 yard [yd] |
| 5 rod [rd] | 27.5 yard [yd] |
| 10 rod [rd] | 55 yard [yd] |
| 50 rod [rd] | 275 yard [yd] |
| 100 rod [rd] | 550 yard [yd] |
| 1000 rod [rd] | 5500 yard [yd] |
| 10000 rod [rd] | 55000 yard [yd] |
| 100000 rod [rd] | 550000 yard [yd] |
| 1000000 rod [rd] | 5500000 yard [yd] |
How to Convert rod to yard
1 rod [rd] = 5.5 yard [yd]
1 yard [yd] = 0.1818181818 rod [rd]
we use cross multiplication method
rod [rd] → yard [yd]
1 → 5.5
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*5.5=1*x
by simplifying
x=8.25