To convert picas to nautical miles, multiply the value by 2.28582 × 10⁻⁶. To go the other way, multiply nautical miles by 437,480 to get picas.
| Picas (pica) | Nautical Miles (NM) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 2.28582 × 10⁻⁶ NM |
| 2 pica | 4.57163 × 10⁻⁶ NM |
| 5 pica | 1.14291 × 10⁻⁵ NM |
| 10 pica | 2.28582 × 10⁻⁵ NM |
| 20 pica | 4.57163 × 10⁻⁵ NM |
| 50 pica | 0.000114291 NM |
| 100 pica | 0.000228582 NM |
| 500 pica | 0.00114291 NM |
| 1,000 pica | 0.00228582 NM |
Pica (pica). A pica is 1/6 of an inch (12 points), the traditional unit for column widths in English-language typography.
Nautical mile (NM). A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude, and is used in shipping and aviation.
There are 2.28582 × 10⁻⁶ nautical miles in one pica.
Multiply the number of picas by 2.28582 × 10⁻⁶. For example, 10 picas equal 2.28582 × 10⁻⁵ nautical miles.
One nautical mile equals 437,480 picas.