Convert Rod to Astronomical Unit
Input the number of rods you want to convert to astronomical units.
How to Convert Rods to Astronomical Units
The rod and astronomical unit are both units of length. 1 astronomical unit equals 29746281715 rods. This means to convert rods to astronomical units, you divide by 29746281715.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 rd to astronomical units:
We need to convert rods to astronomical units
Since 1 AU = 29746281715 rd, divide by 29746281715
5 ÷ 29746281715 = 1.6808823529e-10
5 rd = 1.6808823529e-10 AU
Rod to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common rod to astronomical unit conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Rods (rd) | Astronomical Units (AU) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 rd | 3.3617647059e-12 AU |
| 0.5 rd | 1.6808823529e-11 AU |
| 1 rd | 3.3617647059e-11 AU |
| 2 rd | 6.7235294118e-11 AU |
| 5 rd | 1.6808823529e-10 AU |
| 10 rd | 3.3617647059e-10 AU |
| 25 rd | 8.4044117647e-10 AU |
| 50 rd | 1.6808823529e-9 AU |
| 100 rd | 3.3617647059e-9 AU |
About These Units
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.
Astronomical Unit (AU)
An astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from Earth to the Sun: approximately 149.6 million kilometers or 93 million miles. AUs measure distances within our solar system. Mars is 1.52 AU from the Sun, Jupiter is 5.2 AU.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert rods to astronomical units?
To convert rods to astronomical units, divide the value by 29746281715. For example, 10 rd = 3.3617647059e-10 AU.
How many astronomical units are in 1 rod?
1 rod equals 3.3617647059e-11 astronomical units.
What is the formula for rods to astronomical units?
The formula is: AU = rd ÷ 29746281715.