Convert pica to rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to rod (US survey) [rd (US)], or Convert rod (US survey) to pica.
1 pica = 0.000841749151625 rd (US). To convert pica to rod (US survey), multiply the value by 0.000841749151625; to go the other way, divide by it (1 rd (US) = 1188.00238535 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 = 0.000841749151625 rd (US)
- 1 rd (US) = 1188.00238535 pica
- 10 pica = 0.00841749151625 rd (US)
- 100 pica = 0.0841749151625 rd (US)
How to Convert Pica to Rod (Us Survey)
1 pica = 0.000841749151624579 rd (US)
Example: convert 15 pica to rd (US):
15 pica = 15 × 0.000841749151624579 rd (US) = 0.0126262372743687 rd (US)
Pica to Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| pica | rod (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.000841749151625 rd (US) |
| 2 pica | 0.00168349830325 rd (US) |
| 3 pica | 0.00252524745487 rd (US) |
| 5 pica | 0.00420874575812 rd (US) |
| 10 pica | 0.00841749151625 rd (US) |
| 20 pica | 0.0168349830325 rd (US) |
| 50 pica | 0.0420874575812 rd (US) |
| 100 pica | 0.0841749151625 rd (US) |
| 500 pica | 0.420874575812 rd (US) |
| 1000 pica | 0.841749151625 rd (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.
Rod (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey rod is a unit of length equal to 16.5 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey rod 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 rod was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in rod (US survey)?
1 pica (pica) = 0.000841749151625 rod (US survey) (rd (US)).
How do you convert pica to rod (US survey)?
Multiply the pica value by 0.000841749151625. For example, 25 pica × 0.000841749151625 = 0.0210437287906 rd (US).
What is 10 pica in rod (US survey)?
10 pica = 0.00841749151625 rd (US).
Which unit is larger, the pica or the rod (US survey)?
The rod (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.000841749151625 rd (US).