Pica to Fathoms Converter

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

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

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

Length(Fathoms) = Length(Pica) / 431.9999999736653

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 fathoms, i.e., Length(Fathoms).

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 Fathoms.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to fathoms is:

Length(Fathoms) = Length(Pica) / 431.9999999736653

Substitution:

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

Length(Fathoms) = 12 / 431.9999999736653

Length(Fathoms) = 0.0277777777794711

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.0277777777794711 fath.

The length is 0.0277777777794711 fath, in fathoms.

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Fathoms.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to fathoms is:

Length(Fathoms) = Length(Pica) / 431.9999999736653

Substitution:

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

Length(Fathoms) = 6 / 431.9999999736653

Length(Fathoms) = 0.0138888888897356

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.0138888888897356 fath.

The length is 0.0138888888897356 fath, in fathoms.

Pica to Fathoms Conversion Table

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

Pica (pica)Fathoms (fath)
0 pica0 fath
1 pica0.00231481481 fath
2 pica0.00462962963 fath
3 pica0.00694444444 fath
4 pica0.00925925926 fath
5 pica0.01157407407 fath
6 pica0.01388888889 fath
7 pica0.0162037037 fath
8 pica0.01851851852 fath
9 pica0.02083333333 fath
10 pica0.02314814815 fath
20 pica0.0462962963 fath
50 pica0.1157 fath
100 pica0.2315 fath
1000 pica2.3148 fath
10000 pica23.1481 fath
100000 pica231.4815 fath

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.

Fathoms

A fathom is a unit of length used primarily in maritime contexts to measure water depth. One fathom is equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.8288 meters.

The fathom is defined as 6 feet, making it a convenient measurement for nautical and maritime applications, particularly for depth soundings and underwater measurements.

Fathoms are commonly used in navigation, fishing, and marine activities to describe the depth of water. The unit provides a practical measurement for underwater distances and has historical significance in maritime practices.

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