A pica is 12 points.
Picas to Furlongs Converter — pc to fur
Convert Pica (pc) to Furlong (fur) using the exact conversion factor (1 pica = 0.0000210438 furlong). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picas to Furlongs 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 furlong is 660 feet.
Result = input x 0.004233333333 / 201.168.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picas to Furlongs
Pica and Furlong both measure length. Specifically: A pica is 12 points, and a furlong is 660 feet.
Formula
furlongs = picas × 0.0000210437710421
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, and 1 furlong equals 201.168 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pica-to-furlong factor of 0.0000210437710421.
Simple example
1 pc × 0.00002104377104 = 0.0000210438 fur
1 pica = 0.0000210438 furlongs.
Real-world example
10 pc × 0.00002104377104 = 0.0002104377 fur
10 picas = 0.0002104377 furlongs.
Conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Furlong (fur) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 0.0000210438 fur |
| 5 pc | 0.0001052189 fur |
| 10 pc | 0.0002104377 fur |
| 21.0975 pc | 0.000443971 fur |
| 42.195 pc | 0.0008879419 fur |
| 100 pc | 0.0021043771 fur |
Reverse conversion: Furlong to Pica
0.0000210438 fur × 47520 = 1.000001376 pc
0.0000210438 furlongs = 1.000001376 picas.
picas = furlongs × 47520.0000037
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Furlong to Pica.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
Understanding the Furlong (fur)
A furlong is 660 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many furlongs are in 1 pica?
1 pica equals 0.0000210438 furlongs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pica to furlong?
Multiply the pica value by 0.00002104377104. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert furlong back to pica?
Use the reverse factor: 1 furlong equals 47,520 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 furlong?
Furlong (fur) is a unit of length.
Is the pica to furlong conversion exact?
Yes. Both pica and furlong are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00002104377104 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.