How to convert fathoms to picas
1 fathom is equal to 432 picas, and 1 pica is equal to 0.002314814815 fathoms. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
picas = fathoms × 432
picas = fathoms ÷ 0.002314814815Example: convert 15 ftm to pc: 15 × 432 = 6,480 pc.
Fathom to Pica conversion table
| Fathom (ftm) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftm | 4.32 pc |
| 0.1 ftm | 43.2 pc |
| 1 ftm | 432 pc |
| 2 ftm | 864 pc |
| 3 ftm | 1,296 pc |
| 5 ftm | 2,160 pc |
| 10 ftm | 4,320 pc |
| 20 ftm | 8,640 pc |
| 50 ftm | 21,600 pc |
| 100 ftm | 43,200 pc |
| 250 ftm | 108,000 pc |
| 500 ftm | 216,000 pc |
| 1,000 ftm | 432,000 pc |
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the pica
The modern (PostScript) pica is one sixth of an inch (4.233 mm), or 12 points. It's used in typography and page layout for column widths and margins.
Symbol: pc · 1 pc = 0.004233333333 m · Category: Typography