A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
Feet to Rods Converter — ft to rd
Convert Foot (ft) to Rod (rd) using the exact conversion factor (1 foot = 0.0606060606 rod). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Feet to Rods converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A rod is 16.5 feet.
Result = input x 0.3048 / 5.0292.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Feet to Rods
Foot and Rod both measure length. Foot is most often used for height measurement in the us and uk.
Formula
rods = feet × 0.0606060606061
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 foot equals 0.3048 base units, and 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct foot-to-rod factor of 0.0606060606061.
Simple example
1 ft × 0.06060606061 = 0.0606060606 rd
1 foot = 0.0606060606 rods.
Real-world example
10 ft × 0.06060606061 = 0.6060606061 rd
10 feet = 0.6060606061 rods.
Conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.0606060606 rd |
| 5 ft | 0.303030303 rd |
| 10 ft | 0.6060606061 rd |
| 21.0975 ft | 1.278636364 rd |
| 42.195 ft | 2.557272727 rd |
| 100 ft | 6.060606061 rd |
Reverse conversion: Rod to Foot
0.0606060606 rd × 16.5 = 0.9999999999 ft
0.0606060606 rods = 0.9999999999 feet.
feet = rods × 16.5
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rod to Foot.
Understanding the Foot
Foot (ft) measures distance. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (height, construction, aviation altitude) United Kingdom (height, some construction contexts)
Uses of the Foot today
- Height measurement in the US and UK
- US construction and real estate (square footage)
- Aviation altitude worldwide (feet remain standard even in metric countries)
History of the Foot
The foot has ancient roots (Roman 'pes', various regional English feet), standardized into the modern English foot over centuries. The international foot (exactly 0.3048 m) was fixed by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, resolving small historical differences between US and UK measurements.
Historical origin. Foot was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
Foot — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Fixes the modern foot at exactly 0.3048 meters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rods are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 0.0606060606 rods, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert foot to rod?
Multiply the foot value by 0.06060606061. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rod back to foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rod equals 16.5 feet. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a foot?
Foot (ft) measures distance. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
Is the foot to rod conversion exact?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the foot still used today?
United States (height, construction, aviation altitude) United Kingdom (height, some construction contexts)