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Rod (US Survey) as a Unit of Length
The rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a historical unit of length used in land measurement, particularly in the United States. One rod is equivalent to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards, making it a convenient measure for surveying and agricultural purposes. The rod is part of the Imperial system and was traditionally used to define the boundaries of plots of land.
In the context of land measurement, 160 rods equal an acre, which further illustrates its relevance in farming and real estate. Though it is often overshadowed by more commonly used metric and imperial units, the rod still appears in surveying contexts, emphasizing its historical significance in the development of land measurements in the United States.
