Convert chain (US survey) to pica
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 4752.00954144 pica. To convert chain (US survey) to pica, multiply the value by 4752.00954144; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pica = 0.000210437287905 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 4752.00954144 pica
- 1 pica = 0.000210437287905 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 47520.0954144 pica
- 100 ch (US) = 475200.954144 pica
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Pica
1 ch (US) = 4752.00954144102 pica
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to pica:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 4752.00954144102 pica = 71280.1431216153 pica
Chain (Us Survey) to Pica Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | pica |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 4752.00954144 pica |
| 2 ch (US) | 9504.01908288 pica |
| 3 ch (US) | 14256.0286243 pica |
| 5 ch (US) | 23760.0477072 pica |
| 10 ch (US) | 47520.0954144 pica |
| 20 ch (US) | 95040.1908288 pica |
| 50 ch (US) | 237600.477072 pica |
| 100 ch (US) | 475200.954144 pica |
| 500 ch (US) | 2376004.77072 pica |
| 1000 ch (US) | 4752009.54144 pica |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 (US survey) in pica?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 4752.00954144 pica (pica).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to pica?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 4752.00954144. For example, 25 ch (US) × 4752.00954144 = 118800.238536 pica.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in pica?
10 ch (US) = 47520.0954144 pica.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the pica?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 4752.00954144 pica.