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Rod

A unit of length used in land surveys. The terms, rods, poles, and perches are equivalent and may be used interchangeably, although "rod" is the most common. One (1) rod is equal to 25 links, 16.5 feet, or 1/4 (0.25) chain. For conversions and examples, see Rod, pole, or perch equivalents and conversions and the various Converting rods, poles, or perches to... entries.

Added: Wed Oct 31 2007
Last Modified: Thu Aug 28 2008

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Survey Pole Perch Link Feet (ft) Chain - Gunter's or surveyor's Rod, pole, or perch equivalents and conversions Converting rods, poles, or perches to feet (ft) Converting rods, poles, or perches to meters (m) Converting rods, poles, or perches to chains Converting rods, poles, or perches to links Converting rods, poles, or perches to yards Converting rods, poles, or perches to miles Converting rods, poles or perches to inches (in) Converting rods, poles, or perches to kilometers (km) Converting rods, poles, or perches to furlongs Converting rods, poles, or perches to centimeters (cm)

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