Convert chain to pica
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to chain.
1 ch = 4752.00003742 pica. To convert chain to pica, multiply the value by 4752.00003742; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pica = 0.000210437708781 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 4752.00003742 pica
- 1 pica = 0.000210437708781 ch
- 10 ch = 47520.0003742 pica
- 100 ch = 475200.003742 pica
How to Convert Chain to Pica
1 ch = 4752.00003741732 pica
Example: convert 15 ch to pica:
15 ch = 15 × 4752.00003741732 pica = 71280.0005612598 pica
Chain to Pica Conversion Table
| chain | pica |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 4752.00003742 pica |
| 2 ch | 9504.00007483 pica |
| 3 ch | 14256.0001123 pica |
| 5 ch | 23760.0001871 pica |
| 10 ch | 47520.0003742 pica |
| 20 ch | 95040.0007483 pica |
| 50 ch | 237600.001871 pica |
| 100 ch | 475200.003742 pica |
| 500 ch | 2376000.01871 pica |
| 1000 ch | 4752000.03742 pica |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in pica?
1 chain (ch) = 4752.00003742 pica (pica).
How do you convert chain to pica?
Multiply the chain value by 4752.00003742. For example, 25 ch × 4752.00003742 = 118800.000935 pica.
What is 10 chain in pica?
10 ch = 47520.0003742 pica.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the pica?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 4752.00003742 pica.