A pica is 12 points.
Picas to Leagues Converter — pc to lea
Convert Pica (pc) to League (lea) using the exact conversion factor (1 pica = 8.768238e-7 league). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picas to Leagues 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 league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Result = input x 0.004233333333 / 4828.032.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picas to Leagues
Pica and League both measure length. Specifically: A pica is 12 points, and a league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
Formula
leagues = picas × 8.768238e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, and 1 league equals 4828.032 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pica-to-league factor of 8.768238e-7.
Simple example
1 pc × 8.768238e-7 = 8.768238e-7 lea
1 pica = 8.768238e-7 leagues.
Real-world example
10 pc × 8.768238e-7 = 0.0000087682 lea
10 picas = 0.0000087682 leagues.
Conversion table
| Pica (pc) | League (lea) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 8.768238e-7 lea |
| 5 pc | 0.0000043841 lea |
| 10 pc | 0.0000087682 lea |
| 21.0975 pc | 0.0000184988 lea |
| 42.195 pc | 0.0000369976 lea |
| 100 pc | 0.0000876824 lea |
Reverse conversion: League to Pica
8.768238e-7 lea × 1140480 = 1.000000008 pc
8.768238e-7 leagues = 1.000000008 picas.
picas = leagues × 1140480.00009
For a page dedicated to this direction, see League to Pica.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
Understanding the League (lea)
A league is commonly treated as three statute miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many leagues are in 1 pica?
1 pica equals 8.768238e-7 leagues, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pica to league?
Multiply the pica value by 8.768238e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert league back to pica?
Use the reverse factor: 1 league equals 1,140,480 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 league?
League (lea) is a unit of length.
Is the pica to league conversion exact?
Yes. Both pica and league are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 8.768238e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.