How to convert picas to yards
1 pica is equal to 0.00462962963 yards, and 1 yard is equal to 216 picas. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
yards = picas × 0.00462962963
yards = picas ÷ 216Example: convert 15 pc to yd: 15 × 0.00462962963 = 0.06944444444 yd.
Pica to Yard conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Yard (yd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 0.0000462962963 yd |
| 0.1 pc | 0.000462962963 yd |
| 1 pc | 0.00462962963 yd |
| 2 pc | 0.009259259259 yd |
| 3 pc | 0.01388888889 yd |
| 5 pc | 0.02314814815 yd |
| 10 pc | 0.0462962963 yd |
| 20 pc | 0.09259259259 yd |
| 50 pc | 0.2314814815 yd |
| 100 pc | 0.462962963 yd |
| 250 pc | 1.157407407 yd |
| 500 pc | 2.314814815 yd |
| 1,000 pc | 4.62962963 yd |
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 yard
The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.
Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary