Convert furlong (US survey) to pica
Please provide values below to convert furlong (US survey) [fur (US)] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to furlong (US survey).
How to Convert Furlong (Us Survey) to Pica
1 fur (US) = 47520.0954143629 pica
Example: convert 15 fur (US) to pica:
15 fur (US) = 15 × 47520.0954143629 pica = 712801.431215444 pica
Furlong (Us Survey) to Pica Conversion Table
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Furlong (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey furlong is a unit of length equal to one-eighth of a U.S. survey mile.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey furlong is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey furlong was used in land surveying in the United States.
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.