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Rod


A rod is a traditional unit of length used in land measurement and surveying. It is equal to 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or exactly 5.0292 meters.


Also known as a pole or perch, the rod dates back to medieval England and was commonly used for measuring land and agricultural plots. It is closely related to other units such as the chain (which is 4 rods) and the furlong (which is 40 rods).


Key conversions:



  • 1 rod = 16.5 feet



  • 1 rod = 5.5 yards



  • 1 rod = 5.0292 meters



  • 4 rods = 1 chain



  • 40 rods = 1 furlong



Though largely replaced by metric units today, the rod is still occasionally used in surveying and legal descriptions of land, especially in the United States and the UK.



Pole


A pole is another traditional unit of length equivalent to a rod or perch. It measures exactly 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or about 5.0292 meters.


The pole has been used historically in land measurement and surveying, especially in England and the United States. Like the rod and perch, it helped standardize measurements of fields, plots, and boundaries before the adoption of metric units.


Key conversions:



  • 1 pole = 16.5 feet



  • 1 pole = 5.5 yards



  • 1 pole ≈ 5.0292 meters



  • 4 poles = 1 chain



  • 40 poles = 1 furlong



Though largely replaced by modern units, the pole remains a notable term in historical surveying and land records.



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