Convert Online Unit Length Pica to Chains
Convert Pica to Chains
Pica
pica Chains
ch
How to use this Pica to Chains Converter 🤔 Follow these steps to convert given Pica value from Pica units to Chains units.
Enter the input Pica value in the text field. The given Pica is converted to Chains in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Chains label. You may copy the resulting Chains value using the Copy button. Calculation Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Pica to Chains Conversion TableThe following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Chains.
Pica (pica ) Chains (ch ) 0 pica 0 ch 1 pica 0.00021043771 ch 2 pica 0.00042087542 ch 3 pica 0.00063131313 ch 4 pica 0.00084175084 ch 5 pica 0.00105218855 ch 6 pica 0.00126262626 ch 7 pica 0.00147306397 ch 8 pica 0.00168350168 ch 9 pica 0.00189393939 ch 10 pica 0.00210437711 ch 20 pica 0.00420875421 ch 50 pica 0.01052188553 ch 100 pica 0.02104377105 ch 1000 pica 0.2104 ch 10000 pica 2.1044 ch 100000 pica 21.0438 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 A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.
The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.
Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.
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"conversion": "picas-chains",
"x_slug": "picas",
"y_slug": "chains",
"x": "pica",
"y": "ch",
"x_desc": "Pica",
"y_desc": "Chains",
"category": "Length",
"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 4751.999997972227",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column.<br>Convert this width from picas to Chains.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in pica is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> = 12</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from pica to chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> / 4751.999997972227</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub> = 12</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>12</span> / 4751.999997972227</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 0.0025252525263301</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>12 pica</strong> is equal to <strong>0.0025252525263301 ch</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>0.0025252525263301 ch</strong>, in chains.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.<br>Convert this length from picas to Chains.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in pica is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> = 6</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from pica to chains is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> / 4751.999997972227</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub> = 6</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = <span>6</span> / 4751.999997972227</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Chains)</sub></span> = 0.0012626262631651</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>6 pica</strong> is equal to <strong>0.0012626262631651 ch</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>0.0012626262631651 ch</strong>, in chains.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/picas-chains.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Pica to Chains Converter | pica to ch\" />",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Pica</span> to <span class=\"y\">Chains</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Chains.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Pica (<span class=\"unit\">pica</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Chains (<span class=\"unit\">ch</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00021043771</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00042087542</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00063131313</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00084175084</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00105218855</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00126262626</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00147306397</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00168350168</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00189393939</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00210437711</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.00420875421</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.01052188553</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.02104377105</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.2104</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>2<span>.1044</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>21<span>.0438</span> <span class=\"unit\">ch</span></td></tr></table>",
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"y_long_desc": "A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters. </p><p>The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.</p><p>Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.",
"x_long_desc": "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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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."
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