A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Rods Converter — pt to rd
Convert Point (pt) to Rod (rd) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0000701459 rod). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Rods converter
Converter
Length Converter
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 0.0003527777778 / 5.0292.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Rods
Point and Rod both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a rod is 16.5 feet.
Formula
rods = points × 0.0000701459034837
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-rod factor of 0.0000701459034837.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.00007014590348 = 0.0000701459 rd
1 point = 0.0000701459 rods.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.00007014590348 = 0.000701459 rd
10 points = 0.000701459 rods.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0000701459 rd |
| 5 pt | 0.0003507295 rd |
| 10 pt | 0.000701459 rd |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0014799032 rd |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0029598064 rd |
| 100 pt | 0.0070145903 rd |
Reverse conversion: Rod to Point
0.0000701459 rd × 14256 = 0.9999999503 pt
0.0000701459 rods = 0.9999999503 points.
points = rods × 14255.9999991
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rod to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rods are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0000701459 rods, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to rod?
Multiply the point value by 0.00007014590348. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rod back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rod equals 14,256 points. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
What is a rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
Is the point to rod conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and rod are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00007014590348 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.