Span (cloth) to Pica Converter (span to pc)

How to convert spans (cloth) to picas

1 span (cloth) is equal to 54 picas, and 1 pica is equal to 0.01851851852 spans (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

picas = spans (cloth) × 54
picas = spans (cloth) ÷ 0.01851851852

Example: convert 15 span to pc: 15 × 54 = 810 pc.

The cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 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 span (cloth)?

There are 54 picas in 1 span (cloth) (span).

How many spans (cloth) are in a pica?

1 pica (pc) equals 0.01851851852 spans (cloth).

How do I convert spans (cloth) to picas?

Multiply the length in spans (cloth) by 54. For example, 15 span × 54 = 810 pc.

How do I convert picas to spans (cloth)?

Divide the length in picas by 54, or multiply it by 0.01851851852. You can also use the Pica to Span (cloth) converter.