A fathom is six feet.
Fathoms to Picas Converter — ftm to pc
Convert Fathom (ftm) to Pica (pc) using the exact conversion factor (1 fathom = 432 pica). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Fathoms to Picas converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A pica is 12 points.
Result = input x 1.8288 / 0.004233333333.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Fathoms to Picas
Fathom and Pica both measure length. Specifically: A fathom is six feet, and a pica is 12 points.
Formula
picas = fathoms × 432.000000034
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, and 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct fathom-to-pica factor of 432.000000034.
Simple example
1 ftm × 432 = 432 pc
1 fathom = 432 picas.
Real-world example
10 ftm × 432 = 4,320 pc
10 fathoms = 4,320 picas.
Conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftm | 432 pc |
| 5 ftm | 2,160 pc |
| 10 ftm | 4,320 pc |
| 21.0975 ftm | 9,114.120001 pc |
| 42.195 ftm | 18,228.24 pc |
| 100 ftm | 43,200 pc |
Reverse conversion: Pica to Fathom
432 pc × 0.002314814815 = 0.9999999999 ftm
432 picas = 0.9999999999 fathoms.
fathoms = picas × 0.00231481481463
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pica to Fathom.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in 1 fathom?
1 fathom equals 432 picas, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert fathom to pica?
Multiply the fathom value by 432. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pica back to fathom?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pica equals 0.0023148148 fathoms. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
Is the fathom to pica conversion exact?
Yes. Both fathom and pica are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 432 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.