pica to handbreadth
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pica
Definition: A pica is a unit of length equal to 1/6 of an inch or 4.233 millimeters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in typography.
CurrentUse: It is used in typography and printing.
funfact: The pica is used to measure type sizes.
handbreadth
Definition: A handbreadth is a unit of length equal to approximately 3 inches or 7.62 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: It has historical origins in ancient Near Eastern measurements.
CurrentUse: It is rarely used in modern times but can be found in historical contexts.
funfact: The handbreadth was based on the width of a hand.
pica to handbreadth Conversion Table
1 pica | 0.0555555556 handbreadth |
2 pica | 0.1111111111 handbreadth |
3 pica | 0.1666666667 handbreadth |
5 pica | 0.2777777778 handbreadth |
10 pica | 0.5555555556 handbreadth |
50 pica | 2.7777777778 handbreadth |
100 pica | 5.5555555556 handbreadth |
1000 pica | 55.555555556 handbreadth |
10000 pica | 555.55555556 handbreadth |
100000 pica | 5555.5555556 handbreadth |
1000000 pica | 55555.555556 handbreadth |
How to Convert pica to handbreadth
1 pica = 0.0555555556 handbreadth
1 handbreadth = 18 pica
we use cross multiplication method
pica → handbreadth
1 → 0.0555555556
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0555555556=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0833333333