Convert chain to pica
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Pica
1 ch = 4752.00003741732 pica
Example: convert 15 ch to pica:
15 ch = 15 × 4752.00003741732 pica = 71280.0005612598 pica
Chain to Pica Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.