The Rod (or pole/perch) was historically used in land surveying and agriculture. Measuring exactly 16.5 feet, rods were commonly used to define property boundaries. A standard American football field is 320 rods long (including end zones). This unit still appears in some property deeds and agricultural measurements. The Mile (mi) is commonly used in the United States and the UK for road distances (e.g., 10 mi to the next town), marathon running (26.2 mi), and aviation. It's also used in athletics (e.g., 4-minute mile) and car speed limits (mph).
To convert between Rod (rd) and Mile (mi), use the following formulas:
1 Rod (rd) = 0.003125 Mile (mi)
1 Mile (mi) = 320 Rod (rd)
1 rd = 1 * 0.003125 mi = 0.003125 mi
2 rd = 2 * 0.003125 mi = 0.00625 mi
5 rd = 5 * 0.003125 mi = 0.015625 mi
10 rd = 10 * 0.003125 mi = 0.03125 mi
20 rd = 20 * 0.003125 mi = 0.0625 mi
50 rd = 50 * 0.003125 mi = 0.15625 mi
| Rod (rd) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 0.003125 mi |
| 2 rd | 0.00625 mi |
| 5 rd | 0.015625 mi |
| 10 rd | 0.03125 mi |
| 20 rd | 0.0625 mi |
| 50 rd | 0.15625 mi |