Convert pica to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 pica = 0.00231481016696759 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 pica to fath (US):
15 pica = 15 × 0.00231481016696759 fath (US) = 0.0347221525045139 fath (US)
Pica to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom 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 fathom was used in surveying in the United States.