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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Rods (rod) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Rods

Formula
rod = cm / 502.92
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Rods, divide the number of Centimeters by 502.9
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Rod
There are 502.92 Centimeters in 1 Rod
Rods (rod) in 1 Centimetre
There are 0 Rods in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Rod
/rɒd/
Symbol: rod
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Rod?

The rod is a unit of length in the imperial and US sytem and uses the symbol rod.

A rod (or perch, pole, lug) is equal to 16.5 feet or 5.5 yards.

It is a building surveyor's tool for measuring distance and is particularly useful as multiples of this unit can make up an exact acre. A perfect acre is a rectangle with edges 660 feet and 66 feet - which is 40 rods by 4 rods; i.e. 1 acre = 160 square rods.


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