1 US survey rod =
16.5964 shaku
1 shaku =
0.060254 US survey rods
Formula
shaku = rdUS × 16.5964
Handy values
5 rdUS = 82.982 shaku · 10 rdUS = 165.964 shaku · 100 rdUS = 1,659.64 shaku
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⚡ US Survey Rods to Shaku: the quick answer
1 rdUS = 16.5964 shaku
1 US survey rod equals 16.5964 shaku
To convert US survey rods to shaku, multiply the value by 16.5964.
To go the other way, multiply shaku by 0.060254 to get US survey rods.
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🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per US survey rod) ÷ (meters per shaku).
📊 US Survey Rods to Shaku conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
US survey rod (rdUS). The US survey rod is 16.5 US survey feet, about 5.0292 m.
Shaku (shaku). The shaku is a traditional Japanese unit of about 30.3 centimeters. Used in: Asia — Japan.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many shaku are in one US survey rod?
There are 16.5964 shaku in one US survey rod.
How do I convert US survey rods to shaku?
Multiply the number of US survey rods by 16.5964. For example, 10 US survey rods equal 165.964 shaku.
How many US survey rods are in one shaku?
One shaku equals 0.060254 US survey rods.
How many shaku is 12 US survey rods?
199.157 shaku. Other common values: 5 US survey rods = 82.982 shaku and 100 US survey rods = 1,659.64 shaku.
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