How to use this Pica to Feet (US survey) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Feet (US survey).
Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Pica into Feet (US survey) in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Feet (US survey) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Feet (US survey) value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Feet (US survey) 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 Pica to Feet (US survey)?
The formula to convert given length from Pica to Feet (US survey) is:
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 feet (us survey), i.e., Length(Feet (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 Feet (US survey).
Answer:
Given:
The length in pica is:
Length(Pica) = 12
Formula:
The formula to convert length from pica to feet (us survey) is:
Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.
Length(Feet (US survey)) = 6 / 72.00014400073152
Length(Feet (US survey)) = 0.0833331666661533
Final Answer:
Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.0833331666661533 ft.
The length is 0.0833331666661533 ft, in feet (us survey).
Pica to Feet (US survey) Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Feet (US survey).
Pica (pica)
Feet (US survey) (ft)
0 pica
0 ft
1 pica
0.01388886111ft
2 pica
0.02777772222ft
3 pica
0.04166658333ft
4 pica
0.05555544444ft
5 pica
0.06944430556ft
6 pica
0.08333316667ft
7 pica
0.09722202778ft
8 pica
0.1111ft
9 pica
0.125ft
10 pica
0.1389ft
20 pica
0.2778ft
50 pica
0.6944ft
100 pica
1.3889ft
1000 pica
13.8889ft
10000 pica
138.8886ft
100000 pica
1388.8861ft
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.
Feet (US survey)
A foot (US survey) is a unit of length used in land surveying and mapping in the United States. One foot (US survey) is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters, which is approximately 0.3048006096 meters or about 0.3048 meters.
The US survey foot is slightly different from the international foot, which is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. The difference is due to historical measurement standards and is used in specific contexts such as land surveying and engineering in the United States.
US survey feet are used primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and mapping, ensuring consistency in measurements within these fields.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Pica to Feet (US survey) in Length?
The formula to convert Pica to Feet (US survey) in Length is:
Pica / 72.00014400073152
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Pica to Feet (US survey), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Pica to Feet (US survey)?
To convert Length from Pica to Feet (US survey), you can use the following formula:
Pica / 72.00014400073152
For example, if you have a value in Pica, you substitute that value in place of Pica in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Feet (US survey).