What is a chain (US survey) unit?

It is a traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, used historically in U.S. land surveying and divided into 100 links.

What does a pica measure?

A pica is a typographic length unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 inch, commonly used in page layout and digital typesetting.

Why convert chain units to pica?

Converting helps integrate historical land measurements into modern typographic or digital layout applications.

How to Convert from Chain (US survey) [ch] to Pica?

Convert length measurements from the historical US survey chain unit to the typographic pica unit easily with this online converter tool. Perfect for land surveying and digital typesetting projects.

Chain (US survey) [ch]

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Chain (US survey) [ch] to Pica Conversion Table

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Chain (US survey) [ch] to Pica Conversion Table
Chain (US survey) [ch]	Pica

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform length values from the US survey chain, a traditional land measurement unit, into pica, a standard typographic length unit used in page layouts and digital typesetting.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value you want to convert in chain (US survey) units.
Select 'chain (US survey) [ch]' as the source unit and 'pica' as the target unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent length in picas displayed instantly.

Key Features

Converts chain (US survey) units to pica accurately using established conversion rates.
Supports users working with historical land measurements and modern typography units.
Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output options.

Examples

2 Chain (US survey) converts to 9504.019 Pica by multiplying 2 × 4752.009504019.
0.5 Chain (US survey) converts to 2376.005 Pica by multiplying 0.5 × 4752.009504019.

Common Use Cases

Translating legacy survey distances from chain units into typographic units for design projects.
Incorporating historical land survey data into digital typography or layout software.
Working in fields like GIS, cartography, or land surveying requiring unit conversion for mapping or documentation.

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check entries to ensure values accurately reflect the original chain measurements.
Use the converter primarily when working within historical or typographic contexts.
Be cautious of scaling errors when converting a large unit like the chain into smaller typographic units.

Limitations

Chain (US survey) is a large, mostly historical unit, so its use with pica is rare and requires careful handling.
Variations in foot and inch definitions could affect precision.
Conversion outside historical or typography-related applications may not be practical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain (US survey) unit?: It is a traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, used historically in U.S. land surveying and divided into 100 links.
What does a pica measure?: A pica is a typographic length unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 inch, commonly used in page layout and digital typesetting.
Why convert chain units to pica?: Converting helps integrate historical land measurements into modern typographic or digital layout applications.

Key Terminology

Chain (US survey): A historical land measurement unit equal to 66 US survey feet, used in U.S. cadastral surveys.
Pica: A typographic length unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 inch, used in digital and print layout.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor (1 chain = 4752.009504019 picas) used to translate one unit to another.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the length of one chain (US survey) in feet?

66 US survey feet

100 feet

12 feet

Which unit is commonly used in typography?

Chain (US survey)

Pica

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What is the approximate conversion from chain (US survey) to pica?

1 ch = 1000 picas

1 ch = 4752.009504019 picas

1 ch = 66 picas

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