Picas to Fathoms: the quick answer
1 pica = 0.00231481 ftm
1 pica equals 0.00231481 fathoms
To convert picas to fathoms, multiply the value by 0.00231481. To go the other way, multiply fathoms by 432 to get picas.
To convert picas to fathoms, multiply the value by 0.00231481. To go the other way, multiply fathoms by 432 to get picas.
| Picas (pica) | Fathoms (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.00231481 ftm |
| 2 pica | 0.00462963 ftm |
| 5 pica | 0.0115741 ftm |
| 10 pica | 0.0231481 ftm |
| 20 pica | 0.0462963 ftm |
| 50 pica | 0.115741 ftm |
| 100 pica | 0.231481 ftm |
| 500 pica | 1.15741 ftm |
| 1,000 pica | 2.31481 ftm |
Pica (pica). A pica is 1/6 of an inch (12 points), the traditional unit for column widths in English-language typography.
Fathom (ftm). A fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
There are 0.00231481 fathoms in one pica.
Multiply the number of picas by 0.00231481. For example, 10 picas equal 0.0231481 fathoms.
One fathom equals 432 picas.