A rod is 16.5 feet.
Rods to Points Converter — rd to pt
Convert Rod (rd) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 rod = 14,256 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Rods to Points 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 desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 5.0292 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Rods to Points
Rod and Point both measure length. Specifically: A rod is 16.5 feet, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = rods × 14255.9999991
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct rod-to-point factor of 14255.9999991.
Simple example
1 rd × 14256 = 14,256 pt
1 rod = 14,256 points.
Real-world example
10 rd × 14256 = 142,560 pt
10 rods = 142,560 points.
Conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 14,256 pt |
| 5 rd | 71,280 pt |
| 10 rd | 142,560 pt |
| 21.0975 rd | 300,765.96 pt |
| 42.195 rd | 601,531.92 pt |
| 100 rd | 1,425,600 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Rod
1 pt × 0.00007014590348 = 0.0000701459 rd
1 point = 0.0000701459 rods.
rods = points × 0.0000701459034837
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Rod.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 rod?
1 rod equals 14,256 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert rod to point?
Multiply the rod value by 14256. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to rod?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0000701459 rods. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the rod to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both rod and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 14256 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.