Convert Nail to Rod
Type the number of nails that you wish to convert to rods.
How to Convert Nails to Rods
The nail and rod are both units of length. 1 rod equals 88 nails. This means to convert nails to rods, you divide by 88.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 nail to rods:
We need to convert nails to rods
Since 1 rd = 88 nail, divide by 88
5 ÷ 88 = 0.0568181818
5 nail = 0.0568181818 rd
Nail to Rod Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common nail to rod conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Nails (nail) | Rods (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 nail | 0.0113636364 rd |
| 2 nail | 0.0227272727 rd |
| 5 nail | 0.0568181818 rd |
| 10 nail | 0.1136363636 rd |
| 15 nail | 0.1704545455 rd |
| 20 nail | 0.2272727273 rd |
| 25 nail | 0.2840909091 rd |
| 50 nail | 0.5681818182 rd |
| 100 nail | 1.1363636364 rd |
About These Units
Nail (nail)
A nail is a historical cloth measure equal to 2.25 inches or 5.715 centimeters. Nails were used in England for measuring fabric width. Sixteen nails equal one yard. The term survives in some traditional textile contexts.
Rod (rd)
A rod (rd), also called perch or pole, is an imperial unit equal to 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards, or 5.0292 meters. Rods were historically used in land surveying and agriculture. Four rods equal one chain, 40 rods equal one furlong.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert nails to rods?
To convert nails to rods, divide the value by 88. For example, 10 nail = 0.1136363636 rd.
How many rods are in 1 nail?
1 nail equals 0.0113636364 rods.
What is the formula for nails to rods?
The formula is: rd = nail ÷ 88.