Finger (cloth) to Pica Converter (finger to pc)

How to convert fingers (cloth) to picas

1 finger (cloth) is equal to 27 picas, and 1 pica is equal to 0.03703703704 fingers (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

picas = fingers (cloth) × 27
picas = fingers (cloth) ÷ 0.03703703704

Example: convert 15 finger to pc: 15 × 27 = 405 pc.

The cloth finger is 4.5 inches (11.43 cm), a historical English unit for measuring fabric.

Symbol: finger · 1 finger = 0.1143 m · Category: Historical & cloth

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

Frequently asked questions

How many picas are in a finger (cloth)?

There are 27 picas in 1 finger (cloth) (finger).

How many fingers (cloth) are in a pica?

1 pica (pc) equals 0.03703703704 fingers (cloth).

How do I convert fingers (cloth) to picas?

Multiply the length in fingers (cloth) by 27. For example, 15 finger × 27 = 405 pc.

How do I convert picas to fingers (cloth)?

Divide the length in picas by 27, or multiply it by 0.03703703704. You can also use the Pica to Finger (cloth) converter.