A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Leagues to Picas Converter — lea to pc
Convert League (lea) to Pica (pc) using the exact conversion factor (1 league = 1,140,480 pica). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Leagues to Picas converter
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Length Converter
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 4828.032 / 0.004233333333.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Leagues to Picas
League and Pica both measure length. Specifically: A league is commonly treated as three statute miles, and a pica is 12 points.
Formula
picas = leagues × 1140480.00009
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 league equals 4828.032 base units, and 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct league-to-pica factor of 1140480.00009.
Simple example
1 lea × 1140480 = 1,140,480 pc
1 league = 1,140,480 picas.
Real-world example
10 lea × 1140480 = 11,404,800 pc
10 leagues = 11,404,800 picas.
Conversion table
| League (lea) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 lea | 1,140,480 pc |
| 5 lea | 5,702,400 pc |
| 10 lea | 11,404,800 pc |
| 21.0975 lea | 24,061,276.8 pc |
| 42.195 lea | 48,122,553.6 pc |
| 100 lea | 114,048,000 pc |
Reverse conversion: Pica to League
1 pc × 8.768238e-7 = 8.768238e-7 lea
1 pica = 8.768238e-7 leagues.
leagues = picas × 8.768238e-7
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pica to League.
Understanding the League (lea)
A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in 1 league?
1 league equals 1,140,480 picas, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert league to pica?
Multiply the league value by 1140480. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pica back to league?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pica equals 8.768238e-7 leagues. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a league?
League (lea) is a unit of length.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
Is the league to pica conversion exact?
Yes. Both league and pica are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1140480 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.