Convert Thou to Rod
Enter the number of thou that you want to convert to rods.
How to Convert Thou to Rods
The thou and rod are both units of length. By definition, 1 rod equals exactly 198000 thou. This means to convert thou to rods, you divide by 198000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to rods:
We need to convert thou to rods
Since 1 rd = 198000 thou, divide by 198000
5 ÷ 198000 = 2.5252525253e-5
5 thou = 2.5252525253e-5 rd
Thou to Rod Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common thou to rod conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Thou (thou) | Rods (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 thou | 5.0505050505e-7 rd |
| 0.5 thou | 2.5252525253e-6 rd |
| 1 thou | 5.0505050505e-6 rd |
| 2 thou | 1.0101010101e-5 rd |
| 5 thou | 2.5252525253e-5 rd |
| 10 thou | 5.0505050505e-5 rd |
| 25 thou | 0.0001262626 rd |
| 50 thou | 0.0002525253 rd |
| 100 thou | 0.0005050505 rd |
About These Units
Thou (thou)
A thou, also called mil, is an imperial unit equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeters. Thou measurements are used in manufacturing, engineering, and specifying material thickness (plastic films, paper, wire diameter). One inch equals 1,000 thou.
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 thou to rods?
To convert thou to rods, divide the value by 198000. For example, 10 thou = 5.0505050505e-5 rd.
How many rods are in 1 thou?
1 thou equals 5.0505050505e-6 rods.
What is the formula for thou to rods?
The formula is: rd = thou ÷ 198000.