A pica is 12 points.
Picas to Fathoms Converter — pc to ftm
Convert Pica (pc) to Fathom (ftm) using the exact conversion factor (1 pica = 0.0023148148 fathom). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picas to Fathoms 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 fathom is six feet.
Result = input x 0.004233333333 / 1.8288.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picas to Fathoms
Pica and Fathom both measure length. Specifically: A pica is 12 points, and a fathom is six feet.
Formula
fathoms = picas × 0.00231481481463
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, and 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pica-to-fathom factor of 0.00231481481463.
Simple example
1 pc × 0.002314814815 = 0.0023148148 ftm
1 pica = 0.0023148148 fathoms.
Real-world example
10 pc × 0.002314814815 = 0.0231481482 ftm
10 picas = 0.0231481482 fathoms.
Conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 0.0023148148 ftm |
| 5 pc | 0.0115740741 ftm |
| 10 pc | 0.0231481482 ftm |
| 21.0975 pc | 0.0488368056 ftm |
| 42.195 pc | 0.0976736111 ftm |
| 100 pc | 0.2314814815 ftm |
Reverse conversion: Fathom to Pica
0.0023148148 ftm × 432 = 0.9999999937 pc
0.0023148148 fathoms = 0.9999999937 picas.
picas = fathoms × 432.000000034
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fathom to Pica.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fathoms are in 1 pica?
1 pica equals 0.0023148148 fathoms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pica to fathom?
Multiply the pica value by 0.002314814815. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fathom back to pica?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fathom equals 432 picas. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
What is a fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
Is the pica to fathom conversion exact?
Yes. Both pica and fathom are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.002314814815 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.