inch to pica (computer)
Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to pica (computer), or change ↔.
inch [in]
Definition: The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: The inch originated from ancient systems of measurement and was standardized in 1959 by international agreement as 2.54 cm.
CurrentUse: Inches are still commonly used in the United States and the UK for measuring lengths, particularly in manufacturing, engineering, and personal measurements (like height).
funfact: The inch is divided into 12 smaller units called 'lines' and has been used since ancient times for everything from architecture to everyday use.
pica (computer)
Definition: The pica (computer) is a typographic unit of measurement, equal to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 mm, commonly used in digital typography.
Historyandorigin: The pica was historically used in printing as a unit for measuring type sizes. The computer version standardizes this unit for digital fonts.
CurrentUse: Picas are still used in computing for typesetting and digital design, particularly in print layout software and graphic design.
funfact: In digital typography, picas help designers calculate line lengths and margins with precision.
inch [in] to pica (computer) Conversion Table
| 1 inch [in] | 6 pica (computer) |
| 2 inch [in] | 12 pica (computer) |
| 3 inch [in] | 18 pica (computer) |
| 5 inch [in] | 30 pica (computer) |
| 10 inch [in] | 60 pica (computer) |
| 50 inch [in] | 300 pica (computer) |
| 100 inch [in] | 600 pica (computer) |
| 1000 inch [in] | 6000 pica (computer) |
| 10000 inch [in] | 60000 pica (computer) |
| 100000 inch [in] | 600000 pica (computer) |
| 1000000 inch [in] | 6000000 pica (computer) |
How to Convert inch to pica (computer)
1 inch [in] = 6 pica (computer)
1 pica (computer) = 0.1666666667 inch [in]
we use cross multiplication method
inch [in] → pica (computer)
1 → 6
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*6=1*x
by simplifying
x=9