Convert perch to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Rod (Us Survey)
1 perch = 0.999998000004 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 perch to rd (US):
15 perch = 15 × 0.999998000004 rd (US) = 14.99997000006 rd (US)
Perch to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey rod was used for land surveying in the United States.