Pica to Chains (US survey) Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Chains (US survey).

Pica to Chains (US survey) Converter | pica to ch
  1. Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Pica into Chains (US survey) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Chains (US survey) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Chains (US survey) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains (US survey) 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 Pica to Chains (US survey)?

The formula to convert given length from Pica to Chains (US survey) is:

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Pica) / 4752.009500137559

Substitute the given value of length in pica, i.e., Length(Pica) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in chains (us survey), i.e., Length(Chains (US survey)).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column.
Convert this width from picas to Chains (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to chains (us survey) is:

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Pica) / 4752.009500137559

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 12 in the above formula.

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 12 / 4752.009500137559

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 0.0025252474768101

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.0025252474768101 ch.

The length is 0.0025252474768101 ch, in chains (us survey).

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Chains (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to chains (us survey) is:

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Pica) / 4752.009500137559

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 6 / 4752.009500137559

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 0.0012626237384051

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.0012626237384051 ch.

The length is 0.0012626237384051 ch, in chains (us survey).

Pica to Chains (US survey) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Chains (US survey).

Pica (pica)Chains (US survey) (ch)
0 pica0 ch
1 pica0.00021043729 ch
2 pica0.00042087458 ch
3 pica0.00063131187 ch
4 pica0.00084174916 ch
5 pica0.00105218645 ch
6 pica0.00126262374 ch
7 pica0.00147306103 ch
8 pica0.00168349832 ch
9 pica0.00189393561 ch
10 pica0.0021043729 ch
20 pica0.00420874579 ch
50 pica0.01052186449 ch
100 pica0.02104372897 ch
1000 pica0.2104 ch
10000 pica2.1044 ch
100000 pica21.0437 ch

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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