Pica to Rods (US survey) Converter

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

Pica to Rods (US survey) Converter | pica to rd
  1. Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Pica into Rods (US survey) in realtime ⌚ 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.
  3. You may copy the resulting Rods (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 Rods (US survey)?

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

Length(Rods (US survey)) = Length(Pica) / 1188.0023762293326

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:

Length(Rods (US survey)) = Length(Pica) / 1188.0023762293326

Substitution:

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

Length(Rods (US survey)) = 12 / 1188.0023762293326

Length(Rods (US survey)) = 0.0101009898970804

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.0101009898970804 rd.

The length is 0.0101009898970804 rd, in rods (us survey).

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

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

Length(Rods (US survey)) = Length(Pica) / 1188.0023762293326

Substitution:

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 pica0 rd
1 pica0.00084174916 rd
2 pica0.00168349832 rd
3 pica0.00252524747 rd
4 pica0.00336699663 rd
5 pica0.00420874579 rd
6 pica0.00505049495 rd
7 pica0.00589224411 rd
8 pica0.00673399326 rd
9 pica0.00757574242 rd
10 pica0.00841749158 rd
20 pica0.01683498316 rd
50 pica0.0420874579 rd
100 pica0.08417491581 rd
1000 pica0.8417 rd
10000 pica8.4175 rd
100000 pica84.1749 rd

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?

2. Is this tool free or paid?

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