A rod is 16.5 feet.
Rods to Picas Converter — rd to pc
Convert Rod (rd) to Pica (pc) using the exact conversion factor (1 rod = 1,188 pica). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Rods to Picas 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 pica is 12 points.
Result = input x 5.0292 / 0.004233333333.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Rods to Picas
Rod and Pica both measure length. Specifically: A rod is 16.5 feet, and a pica is 12 points.
Formula
picas = rods × 1188.00000009
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 rod equals 5.0292 base units, and 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct rod-to-pica factor of 1188.00000009.
Simple example
1 rd × 1188 = 1,188 pc
1 rod = 1,188 picas.
Real-world example
10 rd × 1188 = 11,880 pc
10 rods = 11,880 picas.
Conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 1,188 pc |
| 5 rd | 5,940 pc |
| 10 rd | 11,880 pc |
| 21.0975 rd | 25,063.83 pc |
| 42.195 rd | 50,127.66 pc |
| 100 rd | 118,800 pc |
Reverse conversion: Pica to Rod
1 pc × 0.0008417508417 = 0.0008417508 rd
1 pica = 0.0008417508 rods.
rods = picas × 0.000841750841685
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pica to Rod.
Understanding the Rod (rd)
A rod is 16.5 feet.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in 1 rod?
1 rod equals 1,188 picas, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert rod to pica?
Multiply the rod value by 1188. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pica back to rod?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pica equals 0.0008417508 rods. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a rod?
Rod (rd) is a unit of length.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
Is the rod to pica conversion exact?
Yes. Both rod and pica are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1188 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.