Convert pica to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to pica.
1 pica = 0.0138888610018 ft (US). To convert pica to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0138888610018; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 72.0001445669 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 = 0.0138888610018 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 72.0001445669 pica
- 10 pica = 0.138888610018 ft (US)
- 100 pica = 1.38888610018 ft (US)
How to Convert Pica to Foot (Us Survey)
1 pica = 0.0138888610018056 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 pica to ft (US):
15 pica = 15 × 0.0138888610018056 ft (US) = 0.208332915027083 ft (US)
Pica to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| pica | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.0138888610018 ft (US) |
| 2 pica | 0.0277777220036 ft (US) |
| 3 pica | 0.0416665830054 ft (US) |
| 5 pica | 0.069444305009 ft (US) |
| 10 pica | 0.138888610018 ft (US) |
| 20 pica | 0.277777220036 ft (US) |
| 50 pica | 0.69444305009 ft (US) |
| 100 pica | 1.38888610018 ft (US) |
| 500 pica | 6.9444305009 ft (US) |
| 1000 pica | 13.8888610018 ft (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.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in foot (US survey)?
1 pica (pica) = 0.0138888610018 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert pica to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the pica value by 0.0138888610018. For example, 25 pica × 0.0138888610018 = 0.347221525045 ft (US).
What is 10 pica in foot (US survey)?
10 pica = 0.138888610018 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the pica or the foot (US survey)?
The foot (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.0138888610018 ft (US).