How to use this Pica to Rods (US survey) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Rods (US survey).
Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Pica into Rods (US survey) in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Rods (US survey) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Rods (US survey) value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Rods (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 Rods (US survey)?
The formula to convert given length from Pica to Rods (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 rods (us survey), i.e., Length(Rods (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 Rods (US survey).
Answer:
Given:
The length in pica is:
Length(Pica) = 12
Formula:
The formula to convert length from pica to rods (us survey) is:
Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.
Length(Rods (US survey)) = 6 / 1188.0023762293326
Length(Rods (US survey)) = 0.0050504949485402
Final Answer:
Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.0050504949485402 rd.
The length is 0.0050504949485402 rd, in rods (us survey).
Pica to Rods (US survey) Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Rods (US survey).
Pica (pica)
Rods (US survey) (rd)
0 pica
0 rd
1 pica
0.00084174916rd
2 pica
0.00168349832rd
3 pica
0.00252524747rd
4 pica
0.00336699663rd
5 pica
0.00420874579rd
6 pica
0.00505049495rd
7 pica
0.00589224411rd
8 pica
0.00673399326rd
9 pica
0.00757574242rd
10 pica
0.00841749158rd
20 pica
0.01683498316rd
50 pica
0.0420874579rd
100 pica
0.08417491581rd
1000 pica
0.8417rd
10000 pica
8.4175rd
100000 pica
84.1749rd
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.
Rods (US survey)
A rod (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey rod is equivalent to exactly 16.5 feet or approximately 5.0292 meters.
The US survey rod is defined as 16.5 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.
Rods (US survey) are used in land surveying, property measurement, and agricultural practices in the United States. The unit ensures consistency and accuracy in measuring shorter distances within these fields.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Pica to Rods (US survey) in Length?
The formula to convert Pica to Rods (US survey) in Length is:
Pica / 1188.0023762293326
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Pica to Rods (US survey), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Pica to Rods (US survey)?
To convert Length from Pica to Rods (US survey), you can use the following formula:
Pica / 1188.0023762293326
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 Rods (US survey).