pica (computer) to inch
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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]
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) to inch [in] Conversion Table
| 1 pica (computer) | 0.1666666667 inch [in] |
| 2 pica (computer) | 0.3333333333 inch [in] |
| 3 pica (computer) | 0.5 inch [in] |
| 5 pica (computer) | 0.8333333333 inch [in] |
| 10 pica (computer) | 1.6666666667 inch [in] |
| 50 pica (computer) | 8.3333333333 inch [in] |
| 100 pica (computer) | 16.666666667 inch [in] |
| 1000 pica (computer) | 166.66666667 inch [in] |
| 10000 pica (computer) | 1666.6666667 inch [in] |
| 100000 pica (computer) | 16666.666667 inch [in] |
| 1000000 pica (computer) | 166666.66667 inch [in] |
How to Convert pica (computer) to inch
1 pica (computer) = 0.1666666667 inch [in]
1 inch [in] = 6 pica (computer)
we use cross multiplication method
pica (computer) → inch [in]
1 → 0.1666666667
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.1666666667=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.25