How to convert picas to perches
1 pica is equal to 0.0008417508418 perches, and 1 perch is equal to 1,188 picas. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
perches = picas × 0.0008417508418
perches = picas ÷ 1,188Example: convert 15 pc to perch: 15 × 0.0008417508418 = 0.01262626263 perch.
Pica to Perch conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Perch (perch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 0.000008417508418 perch |
| 0.1 pc | 0.00008417508418 perch |
| 1 pc | 0.0008417508418 perch |
| 2 pc | 0.001683501684 perch |
| 3 pc | 0.002525252525 perch |
| 5 pc | 0.004208754209 perch |
| 10 pc | 0.008417508418 perch |
| 20 pc | 0.01683501684 perch |
| 50 pc | 0.04208754209 perch |
| 100 pc | 0.08417508418 perch |
| 250 pc | 0.2104377104 perch |
| 500 pc | 0.4208754209 perch |
| 1,000 pc | 0.8417508418 perch |
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
About the perch
The perch is another name for the rod: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). It was also used as a unit of area in land measurement.
Symbol: perch · 1 perch = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary