Pole to Pica Converter (pole to pc)

How to convert poles to picas

1 pole is equal to 1,188 picas, and 1 pica is equal to 0.0008417508418 poles. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

picas = poles × 1,188
picas = poles ÷ 0.0008417508418

Example: convert 15 pole to pc: 15 × 1,188 = 17,820 pc.

The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.

Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

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 pole?

There are 1,188 picas in 1 pole (pole).

How many poles are in a pica?

1 pica (pc) equals 0.0008417508418 poles.

How do I convert poles to picas?

Multiply the length in poles by 1,188. For example, 15 pole × 1,188 = 17,820 pc.

How do I convert picas to poles?

Divide the length in picas by 1,188, or multiply it by 0.0008417508418. You can also use the Pica to Pole converter.