A furlong is 660 feet.
Furlongs to Picas Converter — fur to pc
Convert Furlong (fur) to Pica (pc) using the exact conversion factor (1 furlong = 47,520 pica). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Furlongs to Picas converter
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Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A pica is 12 points.
Result = input x 201.168 / 0.004233333333.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Furlongs to Picas
Furlong and Pica both measure length. Specifically: A furlong is 660 feet, and a pica is 12 points.
Formula
picas = furlongs × 47520.0000037
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, and 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct furlong-to-pica factor of 47520.0000037.
Simple example
1 fur × 47520 = 47,520 pc
1 furlong = 47,520 picas.
Real-world example
10 fur × 47520 = 475,200 pc
10 furlongs = 475,200 picas.
Conversion table
| Furlong (fur) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 47,520 pc |
| 5 fur | 237,600 pc |
| 10 fur | 475,200 pc |
| 21.0975 fur | 1,002,553.2 pc |
| 42.195 fur | 2,005,106.4 pc |
| 100 fur | 4,752,000 pc |
Reverse conversion: Pica to Furlong
1 pc × 0.00002104377104 = 0.0000210438 fur
1 pica = 0.0000210438 furlongs.
furlongs = picas × 0.0000210437710421
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pica to Furlong.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in 1 furlong?
1 furlong equals 47,520 picas, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert furlong to pica?
Multiply the furlong value by 47520. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pica back to furlong?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pica equals 0.0000210438 furlongs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
Is the furlong to pica conversion exact?
Yes. Both furlong and pica are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 47520 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.