How to use this Chains (US survey) to Pica Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Chains (US survey) to the units of Pica.
Enter the input Chains (US survey) value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Chains (US survey) into Pica in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Pica label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Pica value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Pica value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
What is the Formula to convert Chains (US survey) to Pica?
The formula to convert given length from Chains (US survey) to Pica is:
Substitute the given value of length in chains (us survey), i.e., Length(Chains (US survey)) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in pica, i.e., Length(Pica).
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a land survey recorded a boundary line of 25 chains (US survey). Convert this distance from chains (US survey) to Pica.
Answer:
Given:
The length in chains (us survey) is:
Length(Chains (US survey)) = 25
Formula:
The formula to convert length from chains (us survey) to pica is:
Substitute given weight Length(Chains (US survey)) = 30 in the above formula.
Length(Pica) = 30 / 0.00021043728973417508
Length(Pica) = 142560.285
Final Answer:
Therefore, 30 ch is equal to 142560.285 pica.
The length is 142560.285 pica, in pica.
Chains (US survey) to Pica Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains (US survey) to Pica.
Chains (US survey) (ch)
Pica (pica)
0 ch
0 pica
1 ch
4752.0095pica
2 ch
9504.019pica
3 ch
14256.0285pica
4 ch
19008.038pica
5 ch
23760.0475pica
6 ch
28512.057pica
7 ch
33264.0665pica
8 ch
38016.076pica
9 ch
42768.0855pica
10 ch
47520.095pica
20 ch
95040.19pica
50 ch
237600.475pica
100 ch
475200.95pica
1000 ch
4752009.5001pica
10000 ch
47520095.0014pica
100000 ch
475200950.0138pica
Chains (US survey)
A chain (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey chain is equivalent to exactly 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.
The US survey chain is defined as 66 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.
Chains (US survey) are used in land surveying for tasks such as property measurement, land division, and mapping in the United States. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and land measurement activities.
Pica
A pica is a unit of length used primarily in typography and printing. One pica is equivalent to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 millimeters.
The pica is defined as 12 points, with one point being 1/72 of an inch. It is used to measure the size of type, line length, and spacing in printed materials.
Picas are commonly used in the printing and graphic design industries to ensure consistency in text layout and design. The unit provides a standard measurement for various typographic and layout tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Chains (US survey) to Pica in Length?
The formula to convert Chains (US survey) to Pica in Length is:
Chains (US survey) / 0.00021043728973417508
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Chains (US survey) to Pica, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Chains (US survey) to Pica?
To convert Length from Chains (US survey) to Pica, you can use the following formula:
Chains (US survey) / 0.00021043728973417508
For example, if you have a value in Chains (US survey), you substitute that value in place of Chains (US survey) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Pica.