Convert pica to chain
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to pica.
1 pica = 0.000210437708781 ch. To convert pica to chain, multiply the value by 0.000210437708781; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 4752.00003742 pica). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pica = 0.000210437708781 ch
- 1 ch = 4752.00003742 pica
- 10 pica = 0.00210437708781 ch
- 100 pica = 0.0210437708781 ch
How to Convert Pica to Chain
1 pica = 0.000210437708780721 ch
Example: convert 15 pica to ch:
15 pica = 15 × 0.000210437708780721 ch = 0.00315656563171081 ch
Pica to Chain Conversion Table
| pica | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.000210437708781 ch |
| 2 pica | 0.000420875417561 ch |
| 3 pica | 0.000631313126342 ch |
| 5 pica | 0.0010521885439 ch |
| 10 pica | 0.00210437708781 ch |
| 20 pica | 0.00420875417561 ch |
| 50 pica | 0.010521885439 ch |
| 100 pica | 0.0210437708781 ch |
| 500 pica | 0.10521885439 ch |
| 1000 pica | 0.210437708781 ch |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in chain?
1 pica (pica) = 0.000210437708781 chain (ch).
How do you convert pica to chain?
Multiply the pica value by 0.000210437708781. For example, 25 pica × 0.000210437708781 = 0.00526094271952 ch.
What is 10 pica in chain?
10 pica = 0.00210437708781 ch.
Which unit is larger, the pica or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.000210437708781 ch.