Chains to Pica Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Pica

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to Pica?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of Pica is:

Length(Pica) = Length(Chains) / 0.0002104377105275084

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Pica unit in Length

A pica is a unit of length used in typography, equal to 12 points or approximately 1/6th of an inch (4.233 millimeters). Picas are commonly used to measure the size of type, line lengths, and spacing in print and digital media. This unit remains standard in the printing and publishing industries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ Pica" Conversion

1. What is the conversion formula from Chains to Pica?

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