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Convert rods to yards

Rods to yards. Enter a value to convert, or use the rods to yards chart further down the page.

1 rd = 5.5 yd

1 rod equals 5.5 yards. Going the other way, 1 yard = 0.1818181818 rods.

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How to convert rods to yards

To convert rods to yards, multiply the rod value by 5.5. You can also divide by 0.1818181818 to get the same answer.

yd = rd × 5.5

Worked example

Convert 15 rd to yards:

15 rd = 82.5 yd

rods to yards conversion chart

Use this rods to yards table for quick reference without typing anything.

rods to yards conversion table
rods (rd)yards (yd)
0.01 rd0.055 yd
0.1 rd0.55 yd
1 rd5.5 yd
2 rd11 yd
3 rd16.5 yd
5 rd27.5 yd
10 rd55 yd
20 rd110 yd
50 rd275 yd
100 rd550 yd
1,000 rd5,500 yd

What is a rod?

The rod (rd) is a unit of length equal to 5.0292 meters.

What is a yard?

The yard is exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet. It is used for fabric, landscaping and — most visibly — for measuring the field in American football.

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a rod?

1 rods equals 5.5 yards. Going the other way, 1 yards is 0.1818181818 rods.

How do you convert rods to yards?

To convert rods to yards, multiply the rod value by 5.5. You can also divide by 0.1818181818 to get the same answer.

What is 10 rods in yards?

10 rods equals 55 yards. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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