Convert pica to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to pica.
1 pica = 0.000210437287905 ch (US). To convert pica to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.000210437287905; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 4752.00954144 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 = 0.000210437287905 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 4752.00954144 pica
- 10 pica = 0.00210437287905 ch (US)
- 100 pica = 0.0210437287905 ch (US)
How to Convert Pica to Chain (Us Survey)
1 pica = 0.000210437287905099 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 pica to ch (US):
15 pica = 15 × 0.000210437287905099 ch (US) = 0.00315655931857648 ch (US)
Pica to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| pica | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.000210437287905 ch (US) |
| 2 pica | 0.00042087457581 ch (US) |
| 3 pica | 0.000631311863715 ch (US) |
| 5 pica | 0.00105218643953 ch (US) |
| 10 pica | 0.00210437287905 ch (US) |
| 20 pica | 0.0042087457581 ch (US) |
| 50 pica | 0.0105218643953 ch (US) |
| 100 pica | 0.0210437287905 ch (US) |
| 500 pica | 0.105218643953 ch (US) |
| 1000 pica | 0.210437287905 ch (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in chain (US survey)?
1 pica (pica) = 0.000210437287905 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert pica to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the pica value by 0.000210437287905. For example, 25 pica × 0.000210437287905 = 0.00526093219763 ch (US).
What is 10 pica in chain (US survey)?
10 pica = 0.00210437287905 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the pica or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.000210437287905 ch (US).