Convert fathom (US survey) to pica
Please provide values below to convert fathom (US survey) [fath (US)] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to fathom (US survey).
How to Convert Fathom (Us Survey) to Pica
1 fath (US) = 432.000867401582 pica
Example: convert 15 fath (US) to pica:
15 fath (US) = 15 × 432.000867401582 pica = 6480.01301102372 pica
Fathom (Us Survey) to Pica Conversion Table
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Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.