A pica is 12 points.
Picas to Rods Converter — pc to rd
Convert Pica (pc) to Rod (rd) using the exact conversion factor (1 pica = 0.0008417508 rod). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picas to Rods converter
Converter
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 rod is 16.5 feet.
Result = input x 0.004233333333 / 5.0292.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picas to Rods
Pica and Rod both measure length. Specifically: A pica is 12 points, and a rod is 16.5 feet.
Formula
rods = picas × 0.000841750841685
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, and 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pica-to-rod factor of 0.000841750841685.
Simple example
1 pc × 0.0008417508417 = 0.0008417508 rd
1 pica = 0.0008417508 rods.
Real-world example
10 pc × 0.0008417508417 = 0.0084175084 rd
10 picas = 0.0084175084 rods.
Conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 0.0008417508 rd |
| 5 pc | 0.0042087542 rd |
| 10 pc | 0.0084175084 rd |
| 21.0975 pc | 0.0177588384 rd |
| 42.195 pc | 0.0355176768 rd |
| 100 pc | 0.0841750842 rd |
Reverse conversion: Rod to Pica
0.0008417508 rd × 1188 = 0.9999999505 pc
0.0008417508 rods = 0.9999999505 picas.
picas = rods × 1188.00000009
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rod to Pica.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rods are in 1 pica?
1 pica equals 0.0008417508 rods, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pica to rod?
Multiply the pica value by 0.0008417508417. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rod back to pica?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rod equals 1,188 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 rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
Is the pica to rod conversion exact?
Yes. Both pica and rod are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0008417508417 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.