Chains to Pica Converter

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How to use this Chains to Pica Converter πŸ€”

Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Chains to the units of Pica.

Chains to Pica Converter | ch to pica
  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Chains into Pica in realtime ⌚ 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.
  3. You may copy the resulting Pica value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Chains to Pica?

The formula to convert given length from Chains to Pica is:

Length(Pica) = Length(Chains) / 0.0002104377105275084

Substitute the given value of length in chains, i.e., Length(Chains) 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 farmer's field is 20 chains long.
Convert this distance from chains to Pica.

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 20

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to pica is:

Length(Pica) = Length(Chains) / 0.0002104377105275084

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 20 in the above formula.

Length(Pica) = 20 / 0.0002104377105275084

Length(Pica) = 95040

Final Answer:

Therefore, 20 ch is equal to 95040 pica.

The length is 95040 pica, in pica.

2

Consider that a surveyor measures a plot of land that is 15 chains in length.
Convert this distance from chains to Pica.

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 15

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to pica is:

Length(Pica) = Length(Chains) / 0.0002104377105275084

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 15 in the above formula.

Length(Pica) = 15 / 0.0002104377105275084

Length(Pica) = 71280

Final Answer:

Therefore, 15 ch is equal to 71280 pica.

The length is 71280 pica, in pica.

Chains to Pica Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Pica.

Chains (ch)Pica (pica)
0 ch0 pica
1 ch4752 pica
2 ch9504 pica
3 ch14256 pica
4 ch19008 pica
5 ch23760 pica
6 ch28512 pica
7 ch33264 pica
8 ch38016 pica
9 ch42768 pica
10 ch47520 pica
20 ch95040 pica
50 ch237599.9999 pica
100 ch475199.9998 pica
1000 ch4751999.998 pica
10000 ch47519999.9797 pica
100000 ch475199999.7972 pica

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.

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)

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